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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

Korean Ground Beef Bowl


  • Author: Sally Roberts
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Quick, flavorful, and satisfying — this Korean Ground Beef Bowl makes the perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep option. Made with seasoned ground beef, crisp fresh vegetables, and a perfectly fried egg over warm rice, it’s a balanced and colorful dish the whole family will enjoy. If you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, healthy rice bowls, or quick comfort food, this easy recipe checks every box and is ready in under 30 minutes.


Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

2 teaspoons sesame oil

3 cups cooked white rice

1 cup julienned carrots

2 cups fresh spinach

1 cup cucumber, sliced

4 large eggs

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

1 tablespoon sesame seeds


Instructions

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

2. Drain any excess grease. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.

3. While the beef simmers, blanch or sauté the spinach. Slice the cucumber and julienne the carrots.

4. In a separate pan, fry the eggs sunny side up until the whites are set but yolks are still runny.

5. Divide cooked rice between four bowls. Top with beef, spinach, carrots, cucumber, and a fried egg.

6. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

You can swap beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.

Use cauliflower rice to make it low-carb or keto.

Gochujang or sriracha can be added if you like a spicy kick.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 525
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 215mg

Keywords: Korean beef bowl, quick dinner, rice bowl, healthy meals, easy recipe