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Easy Korean Beef Bowl with ground beef, rice, and veggies, garnished with green onions.

Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowl

A quick and easy dish that brings together savory beef, sweet sauce, and fluffy rice topped with your favorite veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Lean ground beef works best, but any kind is fine.
  • 2 cups cooked rice You can use white, jasmine, brown rice, or leftover rice.
Sauce ingredients
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce Low sodium recommended for control over saltiness.
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar Can substitute with honey.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh is preferred, but paste can be used.
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced Fresh ginger is best.
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil Add at the end to retain fragrance.
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or gochujang Optional, for heat.
Toppings
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced For garnish.
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds For garnish.
  • 1 cup shredded carrots Optional, for extra crunch.
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced Optional, for freshness.
  • 4 pieces fried egg Optional, for added richness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by cooking your rice according to package instructions.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Let it sit for a minute before stirring to allow browning.
  2. Drain excess grease if there's too much, leaving some for flavor.
  3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
  4. Pour the sauce over the browned beef and stir until it looks glossy. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to cling to the meat.
  5. If the sauce is too thin, let it bubble for another minute. Add a spoonful of water if it's too strong.
Serving
  1. Scoop rice into bowls, top with the beef mixture, and add your choice of toppings like green onions, sesame seeds, and fried egg.

Notes

This dish reheats well and flavors improve overnight. Store rice and beef separately to avoid sogginess.