Korean Ground Beef Bowl – Easy Dinner Recipes With Bold Flavor
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is what I turn to when dinner needs to be fast, filling, and foolproof. It's rich, savory, and a little sweet—like a hug in a bowl, only beefier. The ground beef gets browned and seasoned with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a hint of brown sugar. Toss that over steamy white rice and sprinkle with green onions. Done. Every bite gives you that salty-sweet combo you didn't know you were missing.
It's one of those ground beef recipes for dinner that just makes sense after a long day. You’re not dragging out a dozen ingredients or fiddling with the oven. We’re talking 15 minutes, one pan, and maybe a second helping. It’s become my go-to when I want Korean dinner recipes without breaking a sweat—or the bank.
If you’re looking for summer ground beef recipes that don’t turn the kitchen into a sauna, this one's a winner. You can even toss it in a lettuce wrap if you're dodging carbs. It’s fast, it’s flexible, and honestly, it belongs in your list of easy crockpot recipes with ground beef, too. But if you’re like me, you’ll barely get it off the stove before it’s halfway gone.
Servings: 4 bowls
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Serve over cooked rice and top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.