Description
Savor a quick Korean ground beef rice bowl with a savory sauce—perfect for a tasty dinner in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 scallions, sliced thinly
- Optional: 1/4 cup water or beef broth for a thinner sauce
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Saute aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Build the sauce: Stir in soy sauce, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. If you prefer a looser sauce, pour in the optional water or broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, letting the flavors meld for 2 minutes.
- Combine rice: Add the cooked rice to the skillet, tossing to coat each grain with the sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes, ensuring the rice is heated through.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions over the bowl. Serve immediately, optionally with a side of steamed greens or a quick cucumber salad.
Notes
- Use a non‑stick skillet to prevent sticking and reduce cleanup.
- For a milder sauce, reduce the gochujang to 1 teaspoon.
- Let the beef rest for a minute after cooking; this locks in juices.
- Stir the rice gently to avoid crushing grains.
- Keep the sauce warm on low heat while you finish the rice.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: korean ground beef and rice bowls sauce