Description
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender ground beef cooked with aromatic garlic and ginger, combined with vibrant bell peppers and broccoli, all served over fluffy rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. The savory-sweet sauce brings authentic Korean flavors to your table in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce & Seasonings
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Other
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat Vegetable Oil: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat to prepare for sautéing the beef and vegetables.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Add 1 lb of ground beef to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until it’s completely browned.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic (3 cloves) and fresh ginger (1 tablespoon). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant to enhance the flavor base.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil until well combined.
- Add Sauce to Beef: Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked beef in the skillet, stirring well to evenly coat the meat.
- Add Vegetables: Toss in the diced bell pepper (1 bell pepper) and broccoli florets (1 cup). Stir everything together and cook for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Cook Rice: While the beef and vegetables cook, prepare 1 cup of rice according to package instructions to serve as the bowl base.
- Assemble the Bowl: Spoon a portion of cooked rice into bowls, then top with the beef and vegetable mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by sprinkling sliced green onions (2) and sesame seeds on top for extra flavor and a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be used as a leaner alternative to ground beef.
- Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables such as carrots or snap peas for more variety.
- Adjust sugar in the sauce to your taste for more or less sweetness.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or some gochujang (Korean chili paste).
