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Korean Ground Beef Bowl: Amazing 30 Min Meal

Korean Ground Beef Bowl

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A quick and flavorful Korean ground beef bowl recipe, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This easy Korean beef bowl delivers savory-sweet flavors in under 30 minutes, making it a delicious alternative to takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste), or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooked white or brown rice, for serving
  • Optional toppings: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, steamed broccoli

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the sesame oil and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, grated ginger, and black pepper to create the Korean beef bowl marinade.
  4. Pour the marinade over the ground beef in the skillet. Stir well to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and coats the beef. This creates your flavorful Korean ground beef.
  6. Serve the Korean ground beef over cooked rice.
  7. Garnish with optional toppings like green onions, sesame seeds, or steamed broccoli for an authentic Korean beef bowl experience.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of gochujang to control the spice level of your Korean ground beef bowl.
  • For a deeper flavor, you can marinate the ground beef in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • This easy Korean beef bowl recipe can be customized with your favorite vegetables.

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