How spicy is this recipe?

If you include the red pepper flakes (¼ teaspoon) this recipe has a low to medium spice level. To make it spicier, add more red pepper flakes or a teaspoon of gojuchang (red chili paste). To make it less spicy, leave out the red pepper flakes.

What do Korean Beef Bowls taste like?

These beef bowls are full of Asian-inspired flavors. The sauce is similar to a stir fry sauce: it's salty from the soy sauce, sweet from the honey, and has a tasty balance of fresh ginger and garlic. They're light, fresh and flavorful!

How should you serve Korean Beef Bowls?

The most popular way to serve these bowls is with rice and a side of vegetables. Our recipe recommends carrots, cucumbers and green onions — but you can substitute you favorite vegetables (for example: broccoli, snow peas, or bell peppers) or leave them out entirely.

Korean Beef Bowl (Easy 15 Minute Recipe!)

Name: Korean Beef Bowl
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sesame oil); 1 pound lean ground beef; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice); ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; Chopped green onions; Grated carrots; Sliced cucumbers; Sesame seeds

Description

Ready in only 15 minutes, this easy Korean Beef Bowl recipe is fresh and flavorful! It's made with ground beef cooked in the BEST simple sauce.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil (or sesame oil)
1 pound lean ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

For serving (optional):

Chopped green onions
Grated carrots
Sliced cucumbers
Sesame seeds

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Instructions

Make the sauce: in a small bowl, stir together the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes (optional, for spice), and black pepper.
Cook the beef: add oil to a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the beef and let it brown, undisturbed, for 1 - 2 minutes. Then crumble the beef and cook 2 - 3 minutes more, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
Add sauce: pour the sauce into the pan with the beef. Simmer for 2 - 3 minutes, until the sauce is thickened and the beef is cooked. Simmer longer for a thicker sauce.
Serve: serve warm, optionally over rice garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with a side of grated carrots and sliced cucumbers.

Notes

Dietary Note: this recipe is naturally dairy free and can be gluten free if you swap out the soy sauce for coconut aminos or Tamari sauce.
Nutrition Information: calculations below only include beef and sauce (not rice or optional sides/toppings)

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Calories: 296
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 607mg
Fat: 10.7g
Saturated Fat: 3.2g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 0.4g
Protein: 35.6g
Cholesterol: 101mg

Keywords: korean beef bowls, ground beef, rice