Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls

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Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls are so incredibly easy to make and will become a family favorite! This makes the perfect weeknight meal.

Such a simple meal with all the flavor! Try these different variations of Korean beef in these recipes: Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry or Slow Cooker Korean Beef.

Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls

Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls

This right here is my boys favorite weeknight meal. They beg me to make it every week. Since we have been so busy with Lacrosse we have been having it every week. It requires minimal ingredients and requires little effort to make.

Easy, minimal ingredients, and my kids devour it. This meal became my new BFF.

The ground beef takes only minutes to brown but you still get that delicious Korean flavor in this meal. The brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger combination is the best.

It helps take the flavor to next level with the simple kitchen ingredients. The best part is that because we love Asian flavors so much I always have these ingredients on hand. All I have to do is buy a pound of ground beef each week.

You guys are going to love this meal just as much as we do! It is so delicious when served over rice and I even like to add some veggies to my bowl to make it a well rounded meal.

Sprinkle with some sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions and you have about the easiest meal that you will ever make! You will make this again and again!

How do you make Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls?

  • In a large skillet cook the ground beef and garlic breaking it into crumbles over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain the grease.
  • In a small bowl whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes and pepper. Pour over the ground beef and let simmer for another minute or two.
  • Serve over hot rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

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What temperature should ground beef be cooked to?

The interior of a raw hamburger usually does contain bacteria, and is safest if cooked well done.The USDA sets the minimum safe temperature for ground beef at 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can you make this with chicken?

Yes! This is a great chicken flavor as well. Sauté your chicken with all the ingredients. Cook until it is no longer pink.

What is the best rice to use?

  • White rice
  • Brown rice
  • Jasmine rice

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Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls

4.90 from 581 votes
Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls are so incredibly easy to make and will become a family favorite! This makes the perfect weeknight meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Alyssa Rivers
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef 90% lean
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
  • sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet cook the ground beef and garlic breaking it into crumbles over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain the grease.
  • In a small bowl whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes and pepper. Pour over the ground beef and let simmer for another minute or two.
  • Serve over hot rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

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Nutrition

Serves: 4

Calories238kcal (12%)Carbohydrates16g (5%)Protein25g (50%)Fat8g (12%)Saturated Fat3g (15%)Cholesterol70mg (23%)Sodium610mg (25%)Potassium448mg (13%)Fiber1g (4%)Sugar14g (16%)Vitamin C0.7mg (1%)Calcium28mg (3%)Iron3.1mg (17%)

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Keyword Korean rice bowls, ground beef, rice bowl, korean, ground beef with rice bowls
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Alyssa Rivers

I am Alyssa and the blogger behind The Recipe Critic. I started my blog in June of 2012 as a place to share my passion for cooking. I love trying new things and testing them out with my family.

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  1. 5 stars
    I believe I commented on this recipe but wasn’t sure. This recipe has perfect flavor and it so easy. I’ve shared this exact recipe to friends and they are amazed how great it is with so little effort. I saw another recipe just like this one but they used honey instead. I like the brown sugar and your pictures are so beautiful.

  2. 5 stars
    Great little meal! I meal prep with this for work. I double the recipe and then let the sauce reduce by half. It’s a little on the salty side but I like it! Thanks

  3. 5 stars
    Yummy and easy! My 4 year old was hesitant because he said it smelled funny, but he ended up eating his whole plate

  4. 5 stars
    One of our family favorites. I’ve made it with ground chicken as well. I also like to add some quick korean pickles, sliced mango and a fried egg to my rice bowl along with the beef. It’s a hit at our house.

  5. 5 stars
    I make this recipe at least once a week at my house we all love it so much! I too had added vegetables. Some zucchini, some carrots, and even some broccoli. And I always add fresh onion and sauté that with the meat before I add the sauce. It’s just a fantastic and quick recipe that is so nutritious. Thank you for sharing. It is in my recipe box forever and I know that my grandkids are gonna pass this along to their own kids one day. My nine year old granddaughter absolutely loves it even with the red pepper flakes. Every time she comes out she always asks if we can make it together. Just awesome!

  6. 5 stars
    My family loves this recipe. I add sliced yellow & red bell pepper that I sauté in olive oil to the finished product. You could add just about any veggie you like to it and it would make a great compliment to the recipe.

  7. 5 stars
    First time I’ve EVER written a review for a recipe. I am a full time single dad. 2 kids. My son is super picky. They ate this up!!! and I got a pat on the back from him. Super simple to make and store. THANK YOU

  8. 5 stars
    We use this recipe all the time and it’s so delicious! We’ve topped it with marinated jammy eggs, put it on ramen noodles, served over rice, or mixed in frozen cauliflower+broccoli rice to the beef before adding the sauce and cooking all together for a less starchy option. Thanks for a great and versatile recipe, Alyssa!

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