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Quick Korean Ground Beef Bowl – Mexican-Inspired Ground Beef Recipes Twist


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick, flavorful weeknight meal made with juicy ground beef, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, served over warm rice for an easy, budget-friendly Asian-inspired dish.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • Optional: sesame seeds, cucumber, kimchi, pickled vegetables, fried egg
  • Optional vegetables: bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, spinach

Instructions

  1. Prepare rice using stovetop, rice cooker, or Instant Pot until fluffy.
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes; drain excess fat.
  3. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, salt, and pepper; simmer 2 minutes.
  5. Assemble bowls with rice, beef mixture, and desired vegetables or toppings.

Notes

Rinse rice before cooking for fluffier texture. Add gochujang for extra heat if desired.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg