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Quick & Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl – A Flavorful 20-Minute Meal

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A sweet, savory, and garlicky Korean-style ground beef dish served over rice with fresh garnishes — ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (or coconut sugar)

  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp oil for cooking

  • Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes or 1 tsp gochujang

  • 2 cups cooked white or cauliflower rice

  • Toppings: green onions, sesame seeds, cucumber, fried egg

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in skillet. Brown ground beef for 5–7 minutes. Drain fat.

  2. Add garlic and ginger. Sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and spice (if using). Add to beef.

  4. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.

  5. Serve over rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional toppings.

Notes

Make it low-carb with cauliflower rice. Great for meal prep or doubling for freezer meals.

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