Description
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines savory ground beef simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce, served over steamed rice. Enhanced with garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and gochujang, it offers a perfect balance of tastes and textures, topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
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Beef and Sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Optional: sliced red chili peppers for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the beef and flavoring the dish.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring to avoid burning and to infuse the oil with garlic flavor.
- Cook the beef: Add the ground beef into the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Stir occasionally and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes until the beef is browned and fully cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, and gochujang to create a sweet-spicy Korean sauce.
- Add the sauce to beef: Pour the sauce over the cooked beef in the skillet, stirring well to ensure even coating. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper according to your preference to enhance the dish’s seasoning.
- Assemble the bowl: Serve the savory ground beef mixture over cooked white or brown rice in individual bowls.
- Garnish and finish: Top with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Add sliced red chili peppers if you desire extra heat and color.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and for a healthier dish.
- Gochujang can be adjusted according to your spice tolerance or substituted with chili garlic sauce if unavailable.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute beef with crumbled tofu or plant-based ground meat.
- Use brown rice for a nuttier flavor and added fiber.
- To enhance flavor, marinate the beef with the sauce mixture before cooking for 30 minutes.
