Description
A fast, flavorful 20-minute Korean-inspired dinner that’s big on sweet-salty-umami comfort and light on effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (85–90% lean)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Add to skillet.
- Reduce heat and simmer 3–5 minutes, stirring until beef is coated and sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve over hot rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Add optional toppings as desired.
Notes
Customize with your favorite toppings like kimchi, fried egg, or sliced cucumber. Makes great leftovers and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Korean ground beef bowl, easy dinner, 20-minute meal, rice bowl, bulgogi style