Description
These Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls bring incredible flavor to your dinner table in just 30 minutes! With a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, tender beef, and colorful vegetables over fluffy jasmine rice, this quick meal is sure to become a family favorite. The combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and aromatic ginger creates an irresistible sauce that coats every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into small pieces, for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- While the beef cooks, steam the broccoli and julienned carrots until they are tender, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls by placing a scoop of jasmine rice at the bottom, followed by the Korean ground beef mixture. Top with steamed vegetables and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a drizzle of sriracha.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Try adding other vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Leftovers will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For meal prep, divide into containers and refrigerate for quick lunches throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Korean beef bowl, ground beef rice bowl, easy dinner recipe, weeknight dinner, Asian-inspired