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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

Savory Korean Ground Beef Bowl Ready in Just 15 Minutes

This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a delightful weeknight dinner packed with flavor in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar may substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil can replace with mild vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger use fresh ginger if preferred
For the Beef Bowl
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil use any neutral oil
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh minced garlic recommended
  • 1 pound ground beef may substitute with ground pork, turkey, or tofu
  • 1 bunch green onions for garnish and flavor
  • optional sesame seeds adds a nutty crunch

Equipment

  • large cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Cook Aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Brown the Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, draining excess fat once browned.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Pour sauce into the skillet with beef and stir in chopped green onions. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve the Dish: Remove from heat, transfer to bowls, and garnish with extra green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.

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