Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowl
This Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowl is your new weeknight hero. Inspired by classic Korean flavors, this dish combines savory-sweet ground beef with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce—all served over a bed of fluffy rice.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 works the best)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice jasmine Or basmati, or brown rice
- Optional topping: sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine with 2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Use a spatula to break it apart as it cooks. Brown until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat, then add the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and chopped green onions. Then season with salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer for a couple of minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
- Next, spoon a generous amount of cooked rice into the bottom of your bowl and top the rice with your seasoned ground beef mixture.
- If you’re including any extra vegetables, add them on top or around the beef.
- Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and any other toppings you prefer. Serve & enjoy!