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Quick Savory Korean Ground Beef Bowls

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A quick and easy Korean-inspired ground beef bowl with a sweet-savory sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 4 cups cooked white rice (jasmine preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook 4 cups (600g) of white rice according to your usual method (about 15-20 minutes).
  2. While rice cooks, mince garlic and ginger, and slice green onions for garnish.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink and starting to brown, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour over beef and stir to combine.
  6. Simmer the beef mixture for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and coats the meat.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in toasted sesame oil.
  8. Assemble bowls by scooping rice, topping with beef mixture, and garnishing with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Drain excess fat from beef for a leaner dish. Cook garlic and ginger gently to avoid bitterness. Stir frequently during simmering to prevent sugar from burning. Add red pepper flakes gradually to adjust spice level. Stir in sesame oil off heat to preserve aroma. Optional toppings include cucumber slices, kimchi, or a fried egg.

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