Description
Looking for a bold, fast, and satisfying dinner idea? This Quick & Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl is the ultimate weeknight savior. Made with juicy ground beef in a sweet and savory garlic-soy glaze, it’s layered over warm rice and topped with crisp veggies and sesame seeds. Whether you're craving a quick dinner, healthy snack, or easy lunch prep, this flavorful bowl hits every note—comforting, nutritious, and endlessly customizable. It’s one of those easy recipes that never gets old, making it a standout among food ideas for busy days.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups cooked white rice
1/2 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Cook the rice according to package directions and keep warm.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart until browned (about 7–8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
3. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
4. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef. Stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Slice the cucumbers and julienne or shred the carrots.
6. For extra flavor, lightly pickle the veggies in rice vinegar with a pinch of sugar and salt for 5–10 minutes.
7. Assemble the bowls with rice, beef, and veggies.
8. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
9. Serve warm. Add a fried egg or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Use low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos to reduce sodium content.
For added texture and color, mix in sautéed bell peppers or cabbage.
This dish is meal-prep friendly—store the components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, ground beef, rice bowl, meal prep, healthy bowl, korean beef