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Title: Korean Ground Beef Bowl: The 20-Minute Dinner You'll Make Weekly Description: An easy, flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bowl with a sweet and savory glaze, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight family meal. Recipe Course: Main Course Recipe Cuisine: Korean (Note: Schema allows for specific cuisines beyond the provided list. "Korean" is the most accurate. If constrained to the list, "Japanese" or "Asian" would be the closest, but "Korean" is standard.) Keyword: easy korean ground beef bowl Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Resting Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Calories Per Serving: Approximately 450 kcal (Note: This is an estimate. For precise schema, a calculated value is recommended.) Ingredients: For the Beef & Sauce: 1.5 pounds lean ground beef {680 grams} 5-6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed {100 grams} 1/2 cup soy sauce {120 ml} 2 tablespoons rice vinegar {30 ml} 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil {15 ml} 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper For Serving: Steamed white or brown rice 1-2 cucumbers, thinly sliced or julienned 4-5 green onions, thinly sliced Toasted sesame seeds 4 fried eggs, optional Instructions: Step 1: Prep & Sauce Begin cooking your rice according to package directions. In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes until well combined. Set the sauce aside. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Step 2: Cook the Beef Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Step 3: Add Aromatics Push the beef to the sides of the pan. If there is excessive fat, spoon some out. Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the center of the pan. Let them sizzle for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, then stir them into the beef. Step 4: Simmer the Sauce Pour the prepared sauce over the beef. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and glazes the beef. Step 5: Finish & Serve Turn off the heat. Drizzle the toasted sesame oil over the beef and stir to incorporate. Serve the beef immediately over steamed rice, topped with cucumber, green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a fried egg if desired. Title: Korean Ground Beef Bowl: The 20-Minute Dinner You'll Make Weekly Description: An easy, flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bowl with a sweet and savory glaze, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight family meal. Recipe Course: Main Course Recipe Cuisine: Korean (Note: Schema allows for specific cuisines beyond the provided list. "Korean" is the most accurate. If constrained to the list, "Japanese" or "Asian" would be the closest, but "Korean" is standard.) Keyword: easy korean ground beef bowl Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Resting Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Calories Per Serving: Approximately 450 kcal (Note: This is an estimate. For precise schema, a calculated value is recommended.) Ingredients: For the Beef & Sauce: 1.5 pounds lean ground beef {680 grams} 5-6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed {100 grams} 1/2 cup soy sauce {120 ml} 2 tablespoons rice vinegar {30 ml} 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil {15 ml} 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper For Serving: Steamed white or brown rice 1-2 cucumbers, thinly sliced or julienned 4-5 green onions, thinly sliced Toasted sesame seeds 4 fried eggs, optional Instructions: Step 1: Prep & Sauce Begin cooking your rice according to package directions. In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes until well combined. Set the sauce aside. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Step 2: Cook the Beef Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Step 3: Add Aromatics Push the beef to the sides of the pan. If there is excessive fat, spoon some out. Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the center of the pan. Let them sizzle for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, then stir them into the beef. Step 4: Simmer the Sauce Pour the prepared sauce over the beef. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and glazes the beef. Step 5: Finish & Serve Turn off the heat. Drizzle the toasted sesame oil over the beef and stir to incorporate. Serve the beef immediately over steamed rice, topped with cucumber, green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a fried egg if desired. Delicious Korean Ground Beef Bowl

Korean Ground Beef Bowl: The 20-Minute Dinner You'll Make Weekly

An easy, flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bowl with a sweet and savory glaze, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine korean
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Beef & Sauce:

  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef {680 grams}
  • 5-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed {100 grams}
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce {120 ml}
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar {30 ml}
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil {15 ml}
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Freshly ground black pepper

For Serving:

  • Steamed white or brown rice
  • 1-2 cucumbers thinly sliced or julienned
  • 4-5 green onions thinly sliced
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • 4 fried eggs optional

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prep & Sauce

  • Begin cooking your rice according to package directions.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes until well combined. Set the sauce aside.
  • Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.

Step 2: Cook the Beef

  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3: Add Aromatics

  • Push the beef to the sides of the pan. If there is excessive fat, spoon some out. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the center of the pan. Let them sizzle for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, then stir them into the beef.

Step 4: Simmer the Sauce

  • Pour the prepared sauce over the beef. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and glazes the beef.

Step 5: Finish & Serve

  • Turn off the heat. Drizzle the toasted sesame oil over the beef and stir to incorporate.
  • Serve the beef immediately over steamed rice, topped with cucumber, green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a fried egg if desired.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce. The red pepper flakes can be adjusted or omitted for milder heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keyword Korean Ground Beef Bowl