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Korean-Style Ground Beef Bowl with Steamed Rice

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A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef dish served over steamed rice, featuring a sweet and savory sauce with garlic, ginger, and soy, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste) or sriracha (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked white rice (jasmine or short grain preferred)
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thicker sauce)

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang (if using), rice vinegar, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the sauce over the cooked beef. Stir to coat and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Optional: For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a bowl, then stir into the beef mixture and simmer for another 2 minutes.
  6. Serve the beef over steamed rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • For extra vegetables, add sautéed spinach, shredded carrots, or steamed broccoli to the bowl.
  • Adjust sweetness or spiciness by modifying brown sugar and gochujang amounts.
  • Great for meal prep—keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days.

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