Description
A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bulgogi bowl with all the traditional flavors but ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (can substitute with ground turkey)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and stir to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has reduced slightly.
- Stir in most of the green onions, reserving some for garnish.
- Serve the beef over rice, garnished with remaining green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more red pepper flakes.
- This dish is also delicious with a fried egg on top.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with kimchi and pickled vegetables for a more authentic Korean meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef bulgogi, korean beef bowl, easy asian dinner, weeknight meal, korean ground beef
