Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowl (Print)
Ground beef with Korean flavors atop rice, finished with green onions and sesame, ready fast for busy evenings.
# Ingredients:
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450 g lean ground beef
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3 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
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60 ml brown sugar, packed
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60 ml soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
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10 ml toasted sesame oil
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0.5 g red pepper flakes, to taste
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4 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
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600 g cooked white rice (jasmine or short grain preferred)
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Sesame seeds, for garnish
# Steps:
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Cook rice according to package instructions. Mince garlic and grate ginger. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until fully browned and cooked through.
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Add minced garlic and freshly grated ginger to the browned beef. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to let flavors meld.
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Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with the savory beef mixture. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Reserve some green onion tops for garnish.
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Allow bowls to rest for 5 minutes before serving to enhance flavor integration.
# Additional Notes:
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Allowing a short resting period after assembly deepens flavor absorption into the rice.