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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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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I must say that I was a little skeptical but this dish was absolutely AMAZING!!!! My husband wants to incorporate this deal to our regular meals. Thank you for sharing such an easy dish.
YAY! That is great to hear! Thank you so much for sharing! XOXO
My husband and I loved this. Next time I’ll double the sauce. We think the sauce would be so good with salmon or chicken. We had broccoli as a side; I thought of adding it to the beef but have been asked to make new recipes exactly as they’re written the first time. The only thing I did differently was using fresh ginger because that’s what I had. A really good recipe, and easy. Thank you so much!
MMM! That sounds delicious! I am love the other meats and seafood idea! Thanks so much for sharing! XOXO
I made the Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls tonight, with a side of broccoli. My husband and I both loved it. I wished I’d made twice as much sauce, and next time I will. We think the sauce will be excellent with salmon and chicken, too.
Just made this tonight. Thanks for the great recipe! Very easy to make and not too complex for all the great flavor you get.
That is great to hear! I am so happy that you enjoyed it and it was simple! Thank you for following along with me!
Delicious! Fast AND easy!
What’s the nutritional information?
I like to use myfitnesspal.com or skinny taste.com to find any nutritional information you may have. Hope that helps! XOXO
After reading the other reviews I decided to make this with half the sugar and to punch up the spices a bit. I also added cabbage for a vegetable and a small can of mushrooms because I had a shy pound of hamburger. I especially like that this dish is so quick and easy and I had most of the ingredients on hand already.
MMM! That sounds delicious! I am so glad that it worked out and the comments helped too! Thanks so much for sharing! XOXO
Great…dish I made it and my husband loved it! Used turkey instead of beef and the flavor was still there. I made it my own by adding some sriracha, teriyaki and peanut sauces. Oh and paprika and mustard…loved it thank you!
That sounds delicious! I am so glad that you made it your own! Way to go! Thanks for choosing one of my recipes and follow along with me! XOXO
Just made this for dinner tonight! I added a korean spinach side dish and also sautéed mushrooms:) So good! Thanks so much for this recipe!
That does sound delicious! Thank you for sharing! XOXO
Can you use dried ginger, the spice? Or does it need to be fresh ginger?
You are welcome to make any of the recipes your own and how you prefer taste and texture for your likings! Hope that you enjoy these bowls and that they are delicious for you! XOXO
I forgot to add the sugar and didn’t even miss it. Great easy after school recipe!
This is fabulous—my 3 teenage girls all raves about it! I used he green onions and the sesame seeds, all were a hit. Thanks for the new weeknight staple!
I made this for the first time a few months ago because my hubby loves ground beef and I hate pasta and this is now our go to recipe. The sesame oil really makes a big difference as I had used olive oil the first time. Absolutely delicious! Making it again tonight because it gets devoured so quickly!! ❤❤
Because there’s a lot of liquid left over from the soy sauce, even after simmering s few minutes, I added a mixture of about 2 tsp corn starch to an ounce of water. (thoroughly blended) to the finished meat and mixed it well. It brings out the flavors a bit and leaves you with a thicker sauce.
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This has become part of our regular rotation, super easy and quick! My husband and 4 kids (ages 4-14) happily nom nom it down. I double the recipe as it makes great leftovers for lunches. 🙂
That is a great day when everyone in the family enjoys the meal! Way to go! I am glad that it worked out and you have left overs. Thanks so much for following along with me! XOXO
This meal has become a weekly staple at my house. Super simple and so delicious! Thank you so much for sharing!
That is great to hear! I am so glad that you all love it! Thank you for sharing and following along with me! XOXO