Korean Style Ground Beef Bowls

v1.0

by Folsom Weeknight (AI-curated)

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Korean Style Ground Beef Bowls
Servings: 4Prep: 10 minCook: 15 minTotal: 25 min

Savory ground beef gets a quick glaze of soy, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, then lands over hot rice with crisp cucumber. The components portion easily for several lunches.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Light brown sugarpacked
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp Toasted sesame oil
  • 1 lb Lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves Garlicminced
  • 2 tsp Fresh gingerfinely grated
  • 4 cups Cooked white ricehot
  • 1 Cucumberthinly sliced
  • 3 Scallionsthinly sliced

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl until the sugar begins to dissolve.

    2 min

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and spread it into an even layer. Let it brown undisturbed for 2 minutes.

    2 min

  3. 3

    Break the beef into small pieces and cook until no pink remains and it reaches 160 F.

    5 min

  4. 4

    Drain excess fat if needed. Add the garlic and ginger and stir until fragrant.

    1 min

  5. 5

    Pour in the soy mixture. Simmer, stirring, until it reduces to a shiny glaze that coats the beef.

    3 min

  6. 6

    Divide the rice among bowls and top with the beef, cucumber, and scallions. For meal prep, cool the rice and beef promptly and refrigerate in shallow containers, keeping cucumber separate.

    2 min

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Printed September 4, 2026