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These Korean Ground Beef Bowls are the perfect answer to busy weeknights when you need a flavorful dinner on the table fast.

Craving a fast dinner that's packed with flavor? These Korean Ground Beef Bowls are the ultimate weeknight meal, made with tender ground beef coated in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy Korean-inspired sauce with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and gochujang. Served over fluffy rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, this easy Ground Beef Bowl is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for Easy Ground Beef Recipes, Korean Beef Rice Bowls, Ground Beef Dinner Ideas, Quick Family Meals, Asian Inspired Recipes, Weeknight Dinner Recipes, Meal Prep Bowls, Rice Bowl Recipes, Ground Beef and Rice, and Budget Friendly Dinners, this simple recipe is one you'll make again and again.

Sweet, savory, slightly spicy, and served over a bed of fluffy rice, this quick 15-minute meal is packed with bold takeout-inspired flavor using simple pantry ingredients.

Why This Recipe is a Winner!

  • Ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
  • Big takeout-style flavor without the cost of ordering in.
  • Great for meal prep, since the beef reheats beautifully.
  • Family-friendly and easy to adjust the spice level.
  • Pairs with almost anything, including rice, noodles, cauliflower rice, or steamed vegetables.
Craving a fast dinner that's packed with flavor? These Korean Ground Beef Bowls are the ultimate weeknight meal, made with tender ground beef coated in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy Korean-inspired sauce with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and gochujang. Served over fluffy rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, this easy Ground Beef Bowl is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for Easy Ground Beef Recipes, Korean Beef Rice Bowls, Ground Beef Dinner Ideas, Quick Family Meals, Asian Inspired Recipes, Weeknight Dinner Recipes, Meal Prep Bowls, Rice Bowl Recipes, Ground Beef and Rice, and Budget Friendly Dinners, this simple recipe is one you'll make again and again.

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

10 minutes

Yield:

Serves 4

Craving a fast dinner that's packed with flavor? These Korean Ground Beef Bowls are the ultimate weeknight meal, made with tender ground beef coated in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy Korean-inspired sauce with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and gochujang. Served over fluffy rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, this easy Ground Beef Bowl is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for Easy Ground Beef Recipes, Korean Beef Rice Bowls, Ground Beef Dinner Ideas, Quick Family Meals, Asian Inspired Recipes, Weeknight Dinner Recipes, Meal Prep Bowls, Rice Bowl Recipes, Ground Beef and Rice, and Budget Friendly Dinners, this simple recipe is one you'll make again and again.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2.5 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
korean groun d beef ingredients on the kitchen counter

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!    

 Step by Step Instructions

 STEP 1: 

I poured brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and gochujang into a small bowl and whisked them together until smooth.

I set the bowl aside.

adding soy sauce to bowl with brown sugar
brown sugar and soy sauce mixture being stirred in a small bowl

 STEP 2: 

I heated some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

When the oil was hot I added a pound of ground beef to the skillet.

oil heating in a skillet
breaking apart ground beef in a skillet

 STEP 3: 

I crumbled and cooked the ground beef until it was nicely browned and drained the grease from the skillet.

ground beef cooking in a skillet
cooked ground beef in a skillet

 STEP 4: 

I added some minced garlic and ginger to the skillet with the cooked ground beef.

I stirred well and continued cooking for about 1 minute.

garlic and ginger added to skillet with cooked ground beef
stirring garlic and ginger in with cooked ground beef

 STEP 5: 

I added the prepared sauce mixture and some thinly chopped green onions to the skillet.

pouring chopped green onions into skillet with cooked ground beef and soy sauce mixture
chopped green onions added to skillet with cooked ground beef and brown sugar soy sauce mixture

 STEP 6: 

I stirred well to coat all of the ground beef in sauce and left the mixture to simmer for 2 minutes.

stirring green onions into korean ground beef in a skillet
cooked korean ground beef in a skillet

 STEP 7: 

I spooned my ground beef over cooked white rice and topped it with sesame seeds.

Craving a fast dinner that's packed with flavor? These Korean Ground Beef Bowls are the ultimate weeknight meal, made with tender ground beef coated in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy Korean-inspired sauce with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and gochujang. Served over fluffy rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, this easy Ground Beef Bowl is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for Easy Ground Beef Recipes, Korean Beef Rice Bowls, Ground Beef Dinner Ideas, Quick Family Meals, Asian Inspired Recipes, Weeknight Dinner Recipes, Meal Prep Bowls, Rice Bowl Recipes, Ground Beef and Rice, and Budget Friendly Dinners, this simple recipe is one you'll make again and again.
Craving a fast dinner that's packed with flavor? These Korean Ground Beef Bowls are the ultimate weeknight meal, made with tender ground beef coated in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy Korean-inspired sauce with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and gochujang. Served over fluffy rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, this easy Ground Beef Bowl is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for Easy Ground Beef Recipes, Korean Beef Rice Bowls, Ground Beef Dinner Ideas, Quick Family Meals, Asian Inspired Recipes, Weeknight Dinner Recipes, Meal Prep Bowls, Rice Bowl Recipes, Ground Beef and Rice, and Budget Friendly Dinners, this simple recipe is one you'll make again and again.

Every bite is packed with tender, juicy ground beef coated in a sticky, sweet-and-savory sauce with just the right hint of garlic, ginger, and spice.

Craving a fast dinner that's packed with flavor? These Korean Ground Beef Bowls are the ultimate weeknight meal, made with tender ground beef coated in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy Korean-inspired sauce with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and gochujang. Served over fluffy rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, this easy Ground Beef Bowl is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for Easy Ground Beef Recipes, Korean Beef Rice Bowls, Ground Beef Dinner Ideas, Quick Family Meals, Asian Inspired Recipes, Weeknight Dinner Recipes, Meal Prep Bowls, Rice Bowl Recipes, Ground Beef and Rice, and Budget Friendly Dinners, this simple recipe is one you'll make again and again.

Served over warm, fluffy rice with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, it’s the kind of comforting meal you’ll find yourself craving again and again.

Craving a fast dinner that's packed with flavor? These Korean Ground Beef Bowls are the ultimate weeknight meal, made with tender ground beef coated in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy Korean-inspired sauce with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and gochujang. Served over fluffy rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, this easy Ground Beef Bowl is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for Easy Ground Beef Recipes, Korean Beef Rice Bowls, Ground Beef Dinner Ideas, Quick Family Meals, Asian Inspired Recipes, Weeknight Dinner Recipes, Meal Prep Bowls, Rice Bowl Recipes, Ground Beef and Rice, and Budget Friendly Dinners, this simple recipe is one you'll make again and again.

If you are looking for a simple but flavourful ground beef dinner recipe, then you need to try this Korean Ground Beef!

Craving a fast dinner that's packed with flavor? These Korean Ground Beef Bowls are the ultimate weeknight meal, made with tender ground beef coated in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy Korean-inspired sauce with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and gochujang. Served over fluffy rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, this easy Ground Beef Bowl is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for Easy Ground Beef Recipes, Korean Beef Rice Bowls, Ground Beef Dinner Ideas, Quick Family Meals, Asian Inspired Recipes, Weeknight Dinner Recipes, Meal Prep Bowls, Rice Bowl Recipes, Ground Beef and Rice, and Budget Friendly Dinners, this simple recipe is one you'll make again and again.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make Korean Ground Beef ahead of time?

  • Yes! The cooked beef stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making it perfect for meal prep.

Is this recipe spicy?

  • It has a mild kick from the gochujang, but it’s not overly spicy. You can add more gochujang for extra heat or reduce the amount for a milder version.

What should I serve with Korean Ground Beef?

  • Steamed white rice, jasmine rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, noodles, broccoli, snap peas, bok choy, cucumbers, or a simple Asian-inspired slaw all pair well with this dish.
Craving a fast dinner that's packed with flavor? These Korean Ground Beef Bowls are the ultimate weeknight meal, made with tender ground beef coated in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy Korean-inspired sauce with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and gochujang. Served over fluffy rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, this easy Ground Beef Bowl is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for Easy Ground Beef Recipes, Korean Beef Rice Bowls, Ground Beef Dinner Ideas, Quick Family Meals, Asian Inspired Recipes, Weeknight Dinner Recipes, Meal Prep Bowls, Rice Bowl Recipes, Ground Beef and Rice, and Budget Friendly Dinners, this simple recipe is one you'll make again and again.

Korean Ground Beef

Yield: Serves 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

These Korean Ground Beef Bowls are the perfect answer to busy weeknights when you need a flavorful dinner on the table fast.

Sweet, savory, slightly spicy, and served over a bed of fluffy rice, this quick 15-minute meal is packed with bold takeout-inspired flavor using simple pantry ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2.5 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginge
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

    1. Combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and gochujang in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
    2. Warm the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, and brown for 3–5 minutes. Carefully drain any excess fat from the pan.
    3. Add the garlic and ginger, stirring continuously for about 1 minute until aromatic.
    4. Pour in the sauce mixture and add the green onions, stirring well to coat. Let everything simmer together for roughly 2 minutes until heated through.
    5. Serve right away on top of rice, topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a few slices of green onion.
    6. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 432Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 630mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 32g
© Erin
Cuisine: American / Category: Ground Beef Recipes
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