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Korean Beef Bowls

Does it get any better than one pot and 15 minutes? These Korean Beef Bowls fit the bill! Paired with perfectly steamed rice and your favorite toppings, this is a recipe you'll go back to over and over again.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Keyword: beef, ginger, korean, one pot
Servings: 4
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Nicole Beaulieu

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger freshly grated
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb ground beef lean or extra lean*
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tbsp green onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Add the ground beef and cook, while breaking it into pieces, until completely browned. 4-5 minutes. Cook off any excess moisture if needed.
  • Add the brown sugar and soy sauce to the skillet. Stir, and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has reached your desired consistency.
  • Scoop the beef into bowls of steamed rice and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.

Notes

Lean or extra lean beef is highly recommended for this recipe. If you're using regular ground beef, cook it first, remove any excess fat, then add the sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
Nutritional information does not include rice.
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients you use.
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Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg