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Close-up of a Quick & Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl served over white rice, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

Quick & Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl

This recipe provides instructions for making a Korean ground beef bowl that is fast and simple to prepare. The result is comparable to takeout versions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients
  

For the Ground Beef
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce adjust to taste
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked white rice or preferred grain
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 stalks Green onions, sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, cornstarch, and Sriracha until the cornstarch is dissolved. Set the sauce mixture aside.
  2. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned completely. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet with the beef. Cook for about one minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly. Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the beef.
  5. Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Spoon the Korean ground beef mixture over the rice.
  6. Garnish each bowl with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef if you prefer a lighter option. For a lower-sugar version, reduce the brown sugar by half and add a splash of rice vinegar to the sauce for tang.

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