Korean Beef Bowls feature savory ground beef cooked with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, served over warm rice and topped with fresh vegetables for a balanced and comforting meal.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (80/20)
3 cups cooked white rice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup sliced cucumber
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
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Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add ground beef. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned.
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Drain excess grease if necessary and reduce heat to medium.
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Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
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In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Pour over beef and stir well.
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Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
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Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.
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Divide rice among bowls and top with beef mixture.
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Garnish with green onions, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and sesame seeds before serving.