Description
A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bowl featuring savory-sweet soy garlic sauce, tender beef, and fresh green onions, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
- Optional: steamed white rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked.
- While beef cooks, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked beef and stir to combine.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef evenly.
- Stir in sliced green onions and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or your preferred base.
Notes
- For extra spice, add gochujang or additional red pepper flakes.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Add vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooked beef mixture for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without rice)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg