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Korean Beef Bowl

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A white bowl filled with ground beef, sliced cucumbers, carrot sticks, rice, and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lb (450g) ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon sriracha or gochujang Korean chili paste, more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions sliced (optional for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional for topping
  • Cooked rice for serving
  • Carrots or cucumber slices (optional sides)

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar (or honey), sesame oil, sriracha or gochujang, and black pepper.
  • Simmer for 2–3 minutes to allow the flavors to soak in and the sauce to slightly thicken.
  • Serve over hot rice. Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Add veggies on the side if desired.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 282kcal