Korean Beef Bowl Recipe
This quick and flavorful Korean Beef Bowl delivers all the bold, sweet-savory flavors of bulgogi in a simplified, weeknight-friendly version that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for when you're short on time but still want a comforting, high-protein meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef choose lean or fatty based on preference
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
Optional Add-ins
- chopped bell peppers, shredded carrots, mushrooms, or broccoli florets to bulk up or use up extra veggies
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and stir for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef. Cook while breaking it apart, for 3–5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Pour in the prepared sauce. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in most of the sliced green onions, reserving some for garnish.
- Serve over warm rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions.
Notes
- For a low-carb twist, spoon the beef into romaine lettuce cups.
- Double the sauce for extra flavor, and customize the heat by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding gochujang.
- Perfect for meal prep, just store in containers with rice and veggies for an easy grab-and-go lunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 26gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 655mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7g
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