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Korean-style ground beef bowls are the quickest way to turn mince into a savory, sweet, and comforting meal.

Korean Ground Beef Bowl

Name: Korean Ground Beef Bowl
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (lean); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed); 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for heat); 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 4 cups cooked white rice (for serving)

Korean

4 servings, 20 minutes

Sources: Cross-checked against AllRecipes and Korean Bapsang

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How to Make Korean Beef Bowls

4 servings

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7 steps · 3 min of timed cooking

Heat a large skillet over **medium-high heat** and add the ground beef.
Cook the beef until **browned and crumbled**, using a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces.
Drain any **excess fat** from the pan once the meat is fully cooked through.
Add the **minced garlic**, **soy sauce**, **brown sugar**, **sesame oil**, **red pepper flakes**, and **ginger** to the skillet.
Stir everything together thoroughly and let it **simmer for 3 minutes** so the flavors meld.⏱ 3 min
Serve the beef immediately over a bowl of **steamed white rice**.
Top with sliced **green onions** or sesame seeds if you have them on hand.

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Chef’s tip · If you want extra texture, add **shredded carrots** or **snap peas** to the skillet during the last two minutes of cooking.

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