Korean Beef Rice Bowls
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If you are looking for a quick and easy meal that the whole fam will devour, give these Korean Beef Rice Bowls a try. With just a few ingredients and under 20 minutes, dinner is on the table.
Korean Beef Rice Bowls
Ground beef recipes are a staple in our home because they are inexpensive, can feed a lot of people, and let’s face it, they are good! These Korean Beef Rice Bowls are a perfect example of a simple, inexpensive meal. I think sometimes we only want to make a good hamburger with ground beef, but it really can be used for so much more.
The best thing about these Korean ground beef bowls with rice is the sauce. It is similar to my stir-fry sauce but with fewer ingredients and a delicious, savory flavor. This recipes starts with browning up the ground beef, then slathering in that rich sauce and allowing it to thicken for about 30 seconds. Serve over rice for a delicious weeknight meal.
Recommended Equipment
- Enameled Cast Iron Skillet– this is the skillet I like to cook in daily. Any non-stick skillet will also work well for this recipe.
- Spatula for Cooking– I like to use a wooden spatula to help break up the ground beef and move it around the pan.
How to Make Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
Let’s go through the simple steps to make this easy dinner happen in your home in just a few minutes!
- Cook the Ground Beef– start by placing a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef with just the white part of the green onion, until the beef is cooked through and just a little crispy. Drain any excess grease from the pan by soaking it up with a paper towel, or use a spoon to scoop it out.
- Make the Sauce– gather up your ingredients for the sauce and whisk together. Pour the sauce over the cooked ground beef and cook and stir until the sauce thickens, this will only take a minute or two.
- Serve– serve the beef and sauce over cooked rice, or even try it over coconut rice for extra flavor. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
What to Serve with Korean Beef Bowls
We like to serve these ground beef and rice bowls with a simple cooked vegetable. A few of our favorites are garlic butter broccoli, Brussel sprouts, or sauteed asparagus.
Leftovers and Storage
If you have leftovers of the ground beef, place into an air tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. This can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Other Ground Beef Recipes to Try:
If you like this easy ground beef recipe, here are some of our other favorites you can add to your menu:
Korean Beef Rice Bowls Recipe
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Korean Beef Rice Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 green onions
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Cook and stir the sliced white part of the green onion and the ground beef until browned and crispy.
- Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Combine together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch and red pepper flakes. Pour over the ground beef and continue to cook and stir 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
- Top with sliced green onion and serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are just an estimate of the ingredients used.
- Add more veggies: you can easily add more veggies to this dish by mixing in sliced carrots, frozen peas, celery, or even small broccoli pieces.
