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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful dinner made with lean ground beef cooked in a glossy gochujang soy glaze, then served over brown rice with broccoli, carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Korean Ground Beef
  • 1 pound lean ground beef 90% lean or higher
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Gochujang Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
For Serving
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
  • 3 stalks green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and slightly crispy.
  3. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger.
  5. Sauté for 60 to 90 seconds, until fragrant and the garlic is lightly golden.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey, and rice vinegar.
  7. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef.
  8. Stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce bubbles and thickens into a glossy glaze.
  9. Divide the cooked brown rice evenly among four bowls.
  10. Top each bowl with the glazed Korean ground beef.
  11. Add steamed broccoli florets and shredded carrots to each bowl.
  12. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
  13. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is ready in about 30 minutes and makes 4 servings.
Use lean ground beef for the best texture and to avoid too much excess grease.
The sauce should become glossy and slightly thick as it cooks with the beef.
Serve with brown rice, broccoli, carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds for a balanced bowl.