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Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls are so incredibly easy to make andย 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 Fryย 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. Sautรฉ 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 656 votes
By: Alyssa Rivers
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
Servings: 4

Ingredients 

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

Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 610mgPotassium: 448mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin C: 0.7mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 3.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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  1. 5 stars
    This is one of my family’s favorite meals! My son use to do Karate and the owners wife brought in Korean beef to a tournament once and I’ve been looking for that flavor since. I am just obsessed wirh how easy this is! The only problem I have is there is never any leftovers!

  2. 4 stars
    I just made this recipe and it was great ! I needed something new ! I added a little bit of onion powder to the mixture but really great recipe. I want to try adding some red peppers next time or onions to it to add some veggies ๐Ÿ™‚ Yumm Thanks !

  3. 5 stars
    I am making this tonight! Sounds yummy. Have you ever tried to make bulk then freeze it for a later date or is it recommended to serve freshly made?

    1. That sounds like a great idea! I have not made it in bulk. I prefer it fresh but a freezer meal is always handy on a busy week night. XOXO

  4. 5 stars
    I added the juice of a whole lime which balance stood out I thought. I also served it with Raman noodles instead of rice

  5. My sonin!as M add this for family last night he said everyone loved it going to make myself tonight said it was excellent etc

    1. I like to use myfitnesspal.com or skinnytaste.com for any nutritional information! You may need to find another site for the macros though.

  6. 5 stars
    Made this tonight and it was a total hit. My husband and son asked me to put it on the menu again soon. No leftovers. Thanks for sharing the recipe. ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. So I never leave comments but this recipe is delicious and I use it a lot! Like at least once a month my whole family loves it! Thank you !

  8. Thinking of making this today! But Iโ€™m curious… do you think I could make the meat portion in a crockpot in the morning to have ready to serve in the evening?

  9. 5 stars
    Super-easy, very quick. I made this for our high school band camp for lunch one day. It was a huge hit and was one of the most talked about events from band camp! I have gotten many requests for the recipe, and I send everyone to check out your website. Thanks!

  10. This was great! I alwqys struggle for new ground beef ideas and this is definitely in the rotation now. I added steamed broccoli and shredded carrots. Thanks!

  11. This is a 10 out of 10. This was amazing and so simple. I added water chestnuts and baby corn. It was so good.