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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
- Beefy Enchilada 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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It was excellent! Even my pickiest eater enjoyed it. Thank you!
I make this all the time for over a year now it is easy and delicious!
I questioned whether this would be boring or have much taste…. I doubled it, my husband and 2 teen boys finished it all off – no leftovers for lunch tomorrow 😂. It was FANTASTIC. Wouldn’t change a thing!
This is now a staple in the rotation of dishes in my kitchen now! My 2 boys, age 13, and I absolutely love it! The only thing I omit from the original recipe is the crushed red pepper- but I ALWAYS double the sauce, add broccoli, and we enjoy making plain ramen noodles to add in with the rice and meat mixture!! It’s so good!!!
This was delicious! My family loved it. I doubled the recipe and have some for lunch tomorrow!
This is fabulous. I make it several times every month with ground beef, ground turkey or chicken.
It’s amazing every time!! Thank you!
Simply delicious. I doubled the sauce and steamed carrots and broccoli to add in. Will definitely be making this again. Soon. ☺️. Thank you for sharing !
I have made this twice now, once for a dinner and once for my work lunches.
The first time I made it almost as written and it was really good, my kids ate it up and came back for seconds. The only change I made was I used grated fresh ginger and added it with the garlic to the beef because I don’t keep dried ground ginger on hand.
The second time I modified it a little further for my taste, I added 1 tbsp of rice vinegar and a tsp of gochujang to the sauce mix, I also deglazed the beef with shaoxing wine after draining the grease.
It was good both times but I really loved it for my lunches, this recipe takes modifications really well if you are familiar with Korean cooking and ingredients.
Does this meal freeze well?
Yes! The Korean beef freezes very well. Prepare the recipe completely and cool completely before freezing in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
This was a good recipe. I hate the smell of sesame oil but this recipe was still good with it. I did a 1/2 C of soy sauce and 1/2 Teaspoon of ginger. Super easy super good.
Absolutely delicious! Made exactly as specified, but I did double the sauce. Leftovers were even better. Added to regular rotation!
I love this recipe. It is a regular in my house. So quick, easy, and so yummy. A good recipe that I can make with what I have on hand. Never let’s me down!
I’ve had this recipe bookmarked for years and it’s been great every time.
I’ve been following this recipe for years now. I also make it for meal trains and potlucks. People are always asking for this recipe and I forward the link. I will say I do like my meat a little sweeter but just by a tiny bit so at the end i sprinkle a little more brown sugar and salt and mix it all up
Yay! I’m so glad you love it and share it with so many people! It makes my heart happy! I’m with you on the slightly sweeter meat!
Family favorite! We add broccoli or shredded cabbage (rough cut slaw mix saves time).
Stellar. I did add some small broc florets.