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Korean Ground Beef Bowls

Savory Korean Ground Beef Bowls for Quick Weeknight Wins

A delicious balance of sweet and salty flavors in Korean Ground Beef Bowls, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Leaner options like ground turkey also work beautifully.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Opt for tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can be great substitutes.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a good alternative.
For the Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic Add after browning the beef.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Add at the right moment to prevent burning.
For Serving
  • 4 cups Rice Use white, brown, or cauliflower rice.
  • Vegetables (optional) Add shredded carrots, snap peas, or zucchini.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Rice cooker

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef without overcrowding. Sear until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Spoon out excess grease, lower heat to medium, and add minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar, simmer on low for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  4. Prepare the rice according to package instructions. Allow to rest before fluffing.
  5. Spoon beef mixture over rice in bowls and garnish with optional vegetables or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store cooked bowls in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze beef mixture for up to 3 months.

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