Spicy Korean Ground Beef Bowl
A flavorful and spicy Korean-inspired ground beef bowl served over jasmine rice, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb lean ground beef 93/7 ratio
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (about 2 cups dry rice)
Optional
- to taste shredded carrots, cucumber ribbons, sautéed spinach, kimchi (Optional garnishes and sides)
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice until tender, about 20 minutes, and keep warm.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and brown for 2-3 minutes, then stir.
- Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar; simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Mix in 3/4 of the chopped green onions, remove from heat, and serve over rice. Garnish with remaining green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a drizzle of sesame oil or serve with your favorite vegetables.