Print

Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowls Recipe with Sesame Ginger Soy Sauce for Quick Dinner

easy korean ground beef bowls - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bowl featuring a savory sesame ginger soy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and made with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (15 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger (about a 1-inch piece)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (12 g)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (5 ml)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • About 4 cups cooked jasmine or white rice (960 ml)
  • Optional vegetables: shredded carrots, steamed broccoli, snap peas

Instructions

  1. Peel and grate the fresh ginger. Mince the garlic cloves and slice the green onions thinly. Shred any optional veggies like carrots.
  2. Cook jasmine or white rice according to package instructions.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a spatula. Cook until browned with no pink spots, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
  6. Pour the sauce over the browned beef in the skillet. Stir well to coat evenly. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld.
  7. Spoon cooked rice into bowls. Top with the Korean ground beef mixture. Garnish with sliced green onions and optional shredded carrots or steamed veggies.
  8. Drizzle any extra sauce from the pan over the bowls. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh grated ginger for best flavor; avoid powdered ginger. Do not overcrowd the pan when browning beef to prevent sogginess. Add garlic and ginger towards the end of browning to avoid bitterness. Simmer sauce with beef to thicken and meld flavors. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For vegetarian, swap beef with tofu or lentils. Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for spice level.

Nutrition

Keywords: Korean ground beef bowls, sesame ginger soy sauce, quick dinner, easy weeknight meal, Korean beef recipe, ground beef bowls, Asian-inspired dinner

Find it online: https://jodierecipes.com/easy-korean-ground-beef-bowls-recipe-with-sesame-ginger-soy-sauce-for-quick-dinner/