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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 Beef Noodles, Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry, or Slow Cooker Korean Beef.
Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
This right here is my boy’s 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 little effort to make.
With minimal ingredients and big flavor, my kids devour it every time. The ground beef browns in minutes but still brings that classic Korean taste with brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. I always have these simple ingredients on hand, so all I need is a pound of ground beef to make it happen. Serve it over rice, toss in some veggies, and top with sesame seeds and green onions for a quick, delicious dinner you’ll make again and again. If you love these flavors, try my Slow Cooker Korean BBQ Chicken next!
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.
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
Looking for more simple ground beef recipes?! Here you go!
- Salsa Verde Beef and Mushroom Enchiladas
- Beefy Baked Tacos
- Tater Tot Nachos
- Cheesy Baked Ziti
- Classic Baked Spaghetti
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Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
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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So easy and quick. It also tastes just like Hawaiian Steak from Korean BBQ, love it!
Absolutely Delicious!!
Made this tonight for dinner and let me just say there are no leftovers. SO DELICIOUS!!
Sooo tasty ! Inexpensive to make, really quick, delicious and filling. I didn’t have sesame seeds so I topped with La Choy rice noodles and it was great. Next time I may add sliced red peppers. It’s a winner !
Good base, but as an end recipe it’s on the bland side and lacking punch. Had to add more garlic (powder), more pepper (Gochugaru) and Gochujan, then it came alive. Can add touch of bulgogi sauce as well, makes it even more mouth-watering.
This recipe was delicious! We also added broccoli, bok choy, zucchini, and shiitake mushrooms, and garnished with green onion and slivered almonds. We served it atop jasmine rice. The sauce is absolutely wonderful. I was worried it would be too sweet, but the rice and fresh green onion on top balanced the dish beautifully. Absolutely delicious! We will definitely keep this in regular rotation!
This is so quick and easy and packed with flavor. It’s so yummy!!! I’ve made it twice already. I did add some frozen broccoli and extra chili flakes to it tonight just cause I love spicy food. Absolutely delicious!
So easy and SO yummy! I was in a pinch when I found this recipe and had dinner on the table 20 min later that everyone loved. Will probably add some spices and different fresh veggies next time – love how versatile this can be!
I make this at least once a month, its so easy and so good! My brother just moved out of town for college and really never cooked before in his life makes this once a week. He likes it spicy so he adds in garlic paste and sriracha.
You can’t beat the ease of the recipe. I add a little onion to the meat mixture and serve with sautéed garlic broccoli. Kids and adults love alike.
Just made this for dinner tonight after a search for what to make with ground beef! I made the recipe as is but put the topping on iceberg lettuce leaves. My family went bonkers for it! Thanks so much for a great recipe to add to my box!
Lettuce wraps, what a great idea!! Thanks
This was sooo easy & delicious! Great go-to meal when you’re in a hurry
Amazingly simple to make and delicious!
I love this recipe! It is total comfort food, thank you for sharing. I have added vegetables to the meat mixture and it is delicious that way too!
Make this all the time with a shitload of Steamed broccoli and hemp Seeds instead of sesame just for extra
Protein. Awesome recipe
Could i mix in a little fried pineapple or mandarin orange ?
Yes, that sounds delicious!