Description
Looking for the best easy dinner ideas? These korean ground beef bowls are quick, simple, and so flavorful! Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Packed with healthy veggies and savory beef, these bowls are satisfying and delicious. Save this easy recipe for your next weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Drain excess fat from beef and pour sauce mixture into the skillet.
- Simmer for a few minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Prepare cucumber slices and julienne carrots.
- Divide rice into bowls and top with beef mixture.
- Add cucumber, carrots, green onions, and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Add gochujang or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Try adding extra veggies like bell peppers or cabbage.
- Use freshly cooked rice to keep it warm and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg