Korean Beef Bowl

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Korean Beef Bowl - Tastes like Korean BBQ and is on your dinner table in just 15 min start to finish! It doesn't get any easier than this!

Please welcome our favorited Korean beef bowls, one of our most popular recipes on Damn Delicious. This recipe is a special twist on the traditional Korean dish, bulgogi, but as a cheater version, we are swapping out thin slices of sirloin with ground beef. Bulgogi is also marinated overnight to enhance its flavors and tenderness but with this quick ground beef version, you can have the same flavors in lightning speed time.

why i love this recipe

  • Weeknight hero. With a short ingredient list, these beef bowls come together incredibly fast. The cooking process itself takes just about 10-15 minutes, and if you have some leftover cooked rice lying around, dinner will be on the table in 20 minutes or less.
  • Budget-friendly. Using pantry staples, ground beef and rice, this dish can easily feed a family of four without breaking the bank.
  • Flexible recipe. Any lingering veggies (ex. chopped bell peppers, carrots or broccoli florets) can be thrown right in for a great clean-out-the-fridge meal.
Korean Beef Bowl - Tastes like Korean BBQ and is on your dinner table in just 15 min start to finish! It doesn't get any easier than this!

tips and tricks for success

  • Use reduced sodium soy sauce. Reduced sodium has less sodium and less salt without compromising flavor.
  • Use your favorite meat. Ground beef, pork, chicken or turkey, tofu or plant based ground beef will all work very well here.
  • Add vegetables. Mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers or snow peas can be added for a more heartier meal.
  • More protein. In need of more protein? Top your bowls with a fried egg.
  • Double the sauce. Need extra sauce for sopping with rice? The sauce portion can easily be doubled or tripled for those saucy folks!
  • Serve with your favorite grains. White rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, quinoa or farro are all great options.
  • Meal prep as needed. Perfect for on-the-go, these Korean beef bowls can be conveniently meal prepped for the week ahead.
Korean Beef Bowl - Tastes like Korean BBQ and is on your dinner table in just 15 min start to finish! It doesn't get any easier than this!

Korean Beef Bowl: Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to use ground beef?

Not at all! Ground pork, chicken or turkey, tofu or plant based ground beef can be used in place of the ground beef.

Can I meal prep this?

Absolutely! Here are detailed instructions on how to meal prep this for the week.

How can I store leftovers?

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Is this freezer-friendly?

Yes! You can freeze the leftovers in individual freezer bags, thaw overnight, and reheat on the stovetop (adding a tablespoon of water as needed).

Can I make Korean beef in the slow cooker?

100%! This is one of our favorite crockpot recipes, perfect for those chilly months.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup brown sugarpacked
  • ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakesor more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlicminced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 green onionsthinly sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and ginger.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
  • Stir in soy sauce mixture and green onions until well combined, allowing to simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds, if desired.

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