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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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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My 1st time making this dish nd my mom loved it. She is so picky so if she really enjoyed it I know its a 10/10. Lol.
Followed the recipe as instructed, but added sautéed mushrooms, and it turned out absolutely delicious! Will be making this again and again!
Easy to make but made according to instructions it is underwhelmingly flavorless. I had to add gochujang and hoisin to give it some depth of flavor to make it more than just ground beef and rice. I also recommend adding vegetables.
Hi Marc, How much (measurements) gochujang and hoisin sauce did you use?
Excellent! Easy and kids loved it too!
Question…is the rice factored into the nutritional information?
So quick, easy, and my son loved it!!!
This was very easy to make and tasted really delicious. Super time saver for weekdays when you want/need something quick and easy.
Thanks!
Words out of my 20 year old growing boy: ” This is INSANE ! It is so good mom!!!”
It literally takes 15 minutes to put it together, and I use it for meal prep. Thank you so much!
So easy! thankyou! Made exactly and we loved it.
This is a very big hit in my house, but I always use fresh ginger (add it with the garlic). I also added cabbage this time (added it shredded after the meat was browned) and we add sriracha to our individual liking. Also, my son loves it with thick noodles instead of rice and it is delicious.
I made this as a vegan dish using ground tempeh and mushroom. Turned out great!
We really enjoyed this dish.
Easy, quick and the whole family loved it. I used ground turkey instead of beef and honey instead of brown sugar for a gluten free style. I personally prefer beef & brown sugar and have made it this way before.
Brown sugar has nothing to do with gluten
So good! 10/10 so easy
I’ve made this so many times, it’s so good and easy to make! 10/10
My husband and I love this recipe, it’s so simple and delicious. Every time we have it I notice something different. I add a little rice vinegar and honey for extra dimension. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe.
Bravo. Just Bravo.
Thanks for the recipe. This was tasty! Made it as directed for dinner and then added green beans and sliced jalapeños when I ate it again as leftovers.