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Korean Ground Beef Bowl – Easy 25-Minute Weeknight Dinner

Korean Ground Beef Bowl

This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick, flavorful meal made with savory ground beef simmered in a sweet soy-garlic sauce and served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a cozy dinner at home.
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutesServings: 4Course: Main DishCuisine: Korean-InspiredMethod: Stovetop

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef lean preferred
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium optional
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • Green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds optional

Method
 

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned and slightly crispy. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in soy sauce and brown sugar. Stir well and simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.
  6. Serve beef over warm rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Final Thoughts

This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a perfect example of how simple ingredients, when used thoughtfully, can create something truly special. It doesn’t rely on complicated techniques or rare components—just smart flavor combinations and good cooking fundamentals. The result is a dish that feels comforting, exciting, and deeply satisfying all at once.

What makes this recipe especially valuable is how well it fits into real life. It’s fast enough for a weeknight, flexible enough for picky eaters, and flavorful enough to feel like a treat rather than just another meal. Whether you’re cooking for yourself, your family, or guests, it delivers consistent, crowd-pleasing results.

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This is also the kind of recipe that grows with you. As you make it more often, you’ll naturally start adjusting flavors, experimenting with toppings, or turning it into something new—proof that a truly great recipe is one that invites creativity. From meal prep lunches to cozy dinners, this Korean Ground Beef Bowl earns its place as a reliable, go-to favorite that you’ll come back to again and again.