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Korean-Style Ground Beef Bowl Recipe Easy 30-Minute Sesame Rice Dinner

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A quick and comforting Korean-style ground beef bowl with nutty sesame rice, perfect for busy weeknights and packed with simple, bold flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (for beef)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 cup (190 g) white jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (for rice)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: julienned carrots or shredded napa cabbage, kimchi, fried egg

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Drain well.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, 1 1/4 cups water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let steam with lid on for 10 minutes.
  4. Fluff rice with a fork and gently stir in 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  5. While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Add ground beef, breaking it up gently. Cook 5–7 minutes until no longer pink and slightly browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  8. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  9. Spoon sesame rice into bowls, top with ground beef mixture.
  10. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Add optional toppings like kimchi, carrots, or fried egg.
  11. Serve immediately warm.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the skillet when browning beef to ensure even caramelization. Stir sesame oil into rice after cooking to preserve aroma. Use tamari soy sauce for gluten-free version. Leftovers reheat well in skillet with splash of water to keep rice moist.

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