Description
This quick and flavorful Korean ground beef bowl is made with gochujang, garlic, and sesame—perfect over rice for an easy dinner in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Cooked white rice, for serving
Steamed broccoli or veggies (optional)
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef. Drain excess fat.
Add garlic and ginger; sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, gochujang, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve beef over rice. Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional veggies.
Notes
Swap beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles.
Add shredded carrots, bell peppers, or kimchi for extra flavor and texture.
Reduce gochujang for a milder version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
