Korean Beef Bowl
Quick and savory Korean Beef Bowl featuring ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes for an easy weeknight meal with big flavor.
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
- 0.25 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes or more to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef lean or regular
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 0.25 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add ground beef. Cook and crumble until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Pour in the prepared soy sauce mixture. Stir to coat the beef evenly.
- Simmer 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and thicken sauce slightly.
- Stir in green onions. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
To save even more time, prep the sauce and mince the garlic in advance. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for later.