Description
Korean Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Korean BBQ to your dining table in just 15 minutes. This savory meal features tender ground beef sautéed with garlic, combined with a sweet and spicy sauce made from soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, allowing you to impress family and friends with minimal effort. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps for a versatile dining experience. With its rich flavors and healthy ingredients like lean beef and fresh vegetables, this meal is sure to satisfy cravings while being a delightful addition to your weeknight rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground ginger until smooth; set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned (approximately 3-5 minutes), crumbling as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the prepared sauce mixture along with sliced green onions; simmer for about 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg