Description

Looking for a quick weeknight dinner idea packed with bold flavor? This *Quick and Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl* is your answer. Juicy, caramelized ground beef is tossed in a savory-sweet soy garlic sauce and served over a bed of hot white rice. Topped with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, it’s a delicious, 20-minute meal that tastes like your favorite takeout — only easier and healthier. Whether you’re after a quick lunch, an easy dinner, or fresh food ideas for meal prep, this simple recipe is the perfect choice. It’s one of those healthy snack-to-meal hybrids that checks every box: affordable, fast, and ridiculously tasty.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground beef

3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 teaspoons rice vinegar

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups cooked white rice

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1 tablespoon cooking oil

Instructions

1. Cook the rice according to package instructions and keep warm.

2. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, and black pepper.

3. Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and let it brown undisturbed for 2–3 minutes, then cook fully while breaking it up.

4. Drain excess fat if needed. Pour the sauce over the beef and stir to coat.

5. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the beef.

6. Divide cooked rice into bowls. Spoon beef on top.

7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

8. Add sriracha or gochujang for heat or a fried egg for extra richness.

Notes

Let the beef sear for a couple of minutes before stirring — this adds flavor and texture.

For a saucier bowl, double the sauce and simmer longer.

This dish is excellent for meal prep — leftovers reheat beautifully.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: easy dinner, Korean ground beef, rice bowl, quick meals, 30 minute recipes