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Easy One-Skillet Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowl Recipe with Sesame Ginger Flavor

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A quick and easy one-skillet Korean ground beef rice bowl featuring a glossy sesame ginger sauce that clings perfectly to tender beef and sticky rice, delivering a comforting and flavorful meal in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (85% lean recommended)
  • 2 cups (360g) cooked white rice (jasmine or short-grain)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) neutral oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce (low-sodium preferred or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) brown sugar or honey
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook 2 cups (360g) of white rice according to package instructions, about 15-20 minutes. Fluff and keep warm.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon (15ml) neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound (450g) ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon (15g) grated fresh ginger. Cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce, 1 tablespoon (15ml) sesame oil, 2 tablespoons (30g) brown sugar or honey, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using. Pour over beef.
  5. Simmer on medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra soy sauce if needed. Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
  7. Spoon warm rice into bowls and top generously with the Korean ground beef mixture. Garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the skillet to avoid steaming the beef; brown in batches if necessary. Lower heat when cooking garlic and ginger to prevent burning. Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, shaking often to avoid burning. Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer if needed. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. For vegetarian/vegan, substitute ground beef with crumbled firm tofu or cooked lentils and use vegetable broth for moisture.

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Keywords: Korean ground beef, sesame ginger sauce, one-skillet recipe, quick dinner, easy weeknight meal, Korean rice bowl, ground beef recipe

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