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Flavorful Korean Beef Rice Bowl Quick Weeknight Dinner


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  • Author: Michaela Thompson
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Korean Beef Rice Bowl is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that elevates your meal experience. This dish features tender, marinated ground beef cooked to perfection and served over fluffy rice, creating a satisfying combination of savory flavors and comforting textures. With vibrant colors and mouthwatering aromas, this recipe is sure to impress your family or guests—all in under 30 minutes!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (preferably 80/20)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • Optional: vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic and ginger.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned (about 5–7 minutes).
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger; sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add soy sauce and brown sugar to the skillet, stirring well until the mixture caramelizes (about 2–3 minutes).
  5. Serve the beef mixture over cooked rice, drizzled with sesame oil and topped with chopped green onions.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg