Description
Delicious and easy Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls featuring a flavorful mix of garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, and spices served over hot cooked rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture
- 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
To Serve
- 2 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
- sliced green onions for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and minced garlic, breaking the meat into crumbles until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked ground beef in the skillet. Let it simmer for another minute or two, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Spoon the beef mixture over hot cooked white or brown rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use 90% lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.
- Brown sugar can be substituted with coconut sugar or honey for a different sweetness profile.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to taste if you prefer less or more heat.
- White or brown rice can be prepared ahead of time to save cooking time.
- This dish can be served with steamed or stir-fried vegetables for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
