Korean Beef Bowl Recipe
A quick and satisfying dinner featuring savory ground beef in a sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Minced garlic
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- ½ cup Reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 ⅓ tablespoons Sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon Ground ginger
- ½ - 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
For Serving
- 1 bunch Green onion For garnish.
- 2 cups White or brown rice or lettuce Forms the base for bowls or wraps.
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, 1 ½ tablespoons of minced garlic, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ½ tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned all the way through, breaking it apart as you go.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet to keep the dish balanced.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the browned beef and stir well. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and serve over steamed rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef, add garlic just before the beef, adjust sweetness and spice to preference, let it rest before serving, double the recipe for meal prep.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g
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