This Korean ground beef bowl is going to become your new favorite 15-minute weeknight meal. It's a simple ground beef recipe that makes it accessible and budget-friendly with a sweet and savory sauce that has so much flavor you'd never know it was this easy!
Optional toppings: Sliced green onions, Sriracha sauce, Sesame seeds
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, breaking up any large pieces. Add the garlic and ginger during the last minute of cooking the beef.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and a pinch red pepper flakes. Add more if you like spice.
Once browned, drain off any extra grease. Stir in the sauce. Bring to a light simmer 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, as desired. Salt and pepper, to taste.
Remove from heat and serve over rice. Top with green onions and sesame seeds and drizzle with sriracha sauce, if desired.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.For serving:
To add more protein to the dish, add a fried egg on top.
To add more vegetables, add bell peppers and mushrooms with the onions. You could also add carrots.