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Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl – 25-Minute Weeknight Dinner Idea

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The Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and satisfying meal featuring savory ground beef seasoned with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine, basmati, or brown rice)
  • Optional toppings: sesame seeds, sliced cucumber, kimchi, pickled vegetables
  • Optional vegetables: bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, or spinach
  • Optional: fried egg for added richness

Instructions

  1. Prepare rice by stove, rice cooker, or Instant Pot according to instructions.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks (5–7 minutes).
  3. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and chopped green onions; season with salt and pepper and simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Spoon cooked rice into bowls, top with seasoned beef.
  6. Add optional vegetables if desired.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, kimchi, or a fried egg as preferred.

Notes

  • Customizable with vegetables, kimchi, or fried egg.
  • Great for meal prep and weeknight dinners.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean