These Korean Style Ground Beef Bowls taste like Korean BBQ, but take 20 minutes to get on the table. Ground beef is browned with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and scallions, served over rice and crisp veggies. This dish is inspired by Korean bulgogi, but it’s the short-cut version which makes it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It’s so simple to make, requiring only a few ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Rice:
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, minced on microplane
- 2 garlic cloves, minced on microplane
- 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp sea salt
For the Sauce:
- 2 garlic cloves minced on microplane
- ½ tsp freshly minced ginger on microplane
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 scallion, sliced + divided
For the Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ tsp salt
For Serving:
- Sliced bell peppers, cucumbers, and snap peas
- Sliced scallions for garnish
- Black and white sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
For the Rice:
- Heat the avocado oil and sesame oil in a pot. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Add the rice, water and salt, and bring to a boil. Lower the flame to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes, until done.
For the Sauce:
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, mix to combine. Set aside.
For the Beef:
- Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and break up with a spatula.
- Add the salt and stir to combine. Cook until browned.
- Drain off the fat
- Add the sauce, and simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Assemble bowls: Place Rice in a bowl. Top with Ground Beef and your choice of toppings.
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