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Ground beef and rice bowl topped with vegetables
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Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls

Super flavorful Korean ground beef and rice bowl recipe. This dish is so easy and simple to make, it will become your favorite weeknight dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: ground beef and rice bowls, korean ground beef
Servings: 4
Calories: 551kcal
Author: Sue

Ingredients

GROUND BEEF SAUCE

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce , regular
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1.5 Tbsp rice wine
  • 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • A few sprinkles ground black pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

GROUND BEEF BOWL

  • Some cooking oil , I used rice bran oil
  • 500 g beef mince (1.1 pound)
  • 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds , garnish
  • 2 stalk green onions , thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cooked rice of your choice (e.g. sushi rice, basmati rice, jasmine rice, brown rice, purple rice, and cauliflower rice etc.)

SIDE DISH IDEAS (OPTIONAL)

  • avocado , thinly sliced
  • cucumber , thinly sliced
  • pink radish , thinly sliced
  • broccoli , steamed or pan fried
  • asparagus , pan fried
  • bell peppers , pan fried
  • egg , sunny side up
  • kimchi , chopped
  • roasted seasoned seaweed , crushed or shredded

BIBIMBAP SAUCE (OPTIONAL)

  • 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic

Instructions

  • Combine the ground beef sauce in a medium size bowl and whisk well. Set aside. If using bibimbap sauce, combine all the sauce in a separate bowl and set aside.
  • In a well heated skillet, cook the ground beef over medium high heat until the meat mostly turns brown (about 3- 4 mins). Stir often while breaking clumps of the meat.
  • Pour the ground beef sauce over the meat and simmer for 2-3 mins, while stirring occasionally. Add the sesame seeds and green onions. Stir around quickly. Remove from the heat.
  • Serve the cooked beef over a bed of cooked rice. (Optional) Top up with your choice of sides and drizzle over the bibimbap sauce. 

Notes

  1. 1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml
  2. If you want to learn more about Korean ingredients, check my essential Korean ingredients list.
  3. Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with bibimbap sauce, but without optional side dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 4mg