Korean Ground Beef Bowl

This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender ground beef is caramelized in a savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, and gochujang, delivering a delightful umami punch. Aromatics like garlic and onion sautéed in sesame oil add depth, while the optional addition of vegetables provides extra crunch and nutrition. Served over a bed of fluffy white rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is both comforting and customizable, making it a go-to favorite for many.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce

• ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon (15g) gochujang (Korean red chili paste)

• 1 teaspoon (5g) freshly grated ginger

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• 2 cups cooked white rice

• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

• Steamed or sautéed vegetables (optional): bell peppers, carrots, broccoli

Directions

1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

2. Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.

3. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, grated ginger, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).

5. Pour the sauce over the cooked beef mixture, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

6. If adding vegetables, stir them into the skillet and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

7. Serve the beef mixture over cooked white rice.

8. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 574 kcal

• Protien 29g

• Carbohydrates: 70g

• Fat: 19g

• Saturated Fat: 6g

• Cholesterol: 74mg

• Sodium: 1142mg

• Potassium: 589mg

• Dietary Fiber: 5g

• Sugars: 19g

• Vitamin C: 6mg

• Calcium: 72mg

• Iron: 7mg