Description
Korean Beef Bowl is a delicious and quick meal that brings the beloved flavors of Korean BBQ right to your dinner table in just 15 minutes. This easy recipe features savory ground beef cooked with aromatic garlic and a sweet-spicy sauce, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or any occasion. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps for a versatile dining experience. With its appealing flavor profile and family-friendly appeal, this Korean Beef Bowl will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned (about 3-5 minutes), crumbling as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the prepared sauce mixture along with sliced green onions. Simmer for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with additional green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg