Description
This Korean Beef Bowl recipe is a delicious and savory dish that combines the flavors of soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic with tender ground beef. It’s a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes, or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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For the beef:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ginger. Set aside.
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Combine: Pour the sauce over the beef and stir to combine. Cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Serve the Korean Beef over rice and top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to this dish for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg