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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick, flavorful dinner featuring savory ground beef seasoned with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Served over fluffy rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, it's ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 for optimal flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated or minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice jasmine, basmati, or brown rice
Optional Toppings
  • sesame seeds
  • sliced cucumber
  • kimchi
  • fried egg

Method
 

  1. Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it into crumbles with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  2. Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Season: Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Add chopped green onions, salt, and pepper. Stir well and let simmer for 2 minutes so flavors meld together.
  4. Prepare rice: While beef cooks, prepare rice according to package directions or use leftover rice.
  5. Assemble bowls: Divide rice among serving bowls. Top with seasoned ground beef mixture.
  6. Garnish and serve: Add optional toppings like sesame seeds, green onions, cucumber, kimchi, or a fried egg. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use 80/20 ground beef for juiciness and flavor. Fresh ginger and garlic make a noticeable difference. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Beef can be frozen for up to 2 months.