Korean Beef Bowls

Korean Beef Bowl topped with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion.

Savory, sweet, and just the right amount of spicy, this quick Korean Beef Bowl comes together in 20 minutes—perfect over rice, tucked in lettuce wraps, or topped with a fried egg!

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: back-to-school recipes, family-friendly dinners, ground beef recipes, quick weeknight dinner, summer meals

Prep Time: 12

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 673kcal

Author: Jennifer Locklin

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Ingredients

For the Sauce:

¼ cup Soy sauce
2 tablespoons pure honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

For the Beef Stir-Fry:

3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
5 cloves garlic chopped
1 pound ground beef

Optional garnishes: thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds

4 cups cooked Jasmine rice for serving

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Instructions

Prepare the Sauce

In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger.
¼ cup Soy sauce, 2 tablespoons pure honey, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Whisk until the mixture is well blended. Set aside.

Cook the Aromatics

Heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3 tablespoons olive oil
Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
½ cup chopped onion, 5 cloves garlic

Brown the Ground Beef

Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula.
1 pound ground beef
Cook for 1–2 minutes until the beef is partially browned. Drain off excess grease.

Combine with Sauce

Pour the prepared sauce over the beef mixture.
Stir thoroughly to ensure the beef is evenly coated.
Continue cooking for an additional 2–3 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce has slightly thickened.

Serve

Spoon the beef mixture over bowls of warm Jasmine rice.
4 cups cooked Jasmine rice
Garnish with desired toppings such as green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions:

•Honey: Agave nectar can substitute for honey.

•Ground Beef: Ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat alternatives can be used for a different protein option.

•Jasmine Rice: Brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice are suitable alternatives.

Storage and Freezing:

•Refrigeration: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

•Freezing: The cooked beef mixture can be frozen in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

•Reheating: Warm the beef mixture in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until heated through.

Nutrition

*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.