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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

A 20-minute Korean-inspired ground beef bowl with garlicky gochujang-soy glaze, steamy rice, and crunchy veggies. Weeknight-easy, meal-prep friendly, and flexible from classic to Ground Beef And Broccoli.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Calories: 520

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (or cauliflower rice)
  • 1 lb ground beef, 85–90% lean
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 scallions, whites and greens divided, sliced
  • 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 1–2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp sesame oil
  • 0.5 cup beef broth or water
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 cups small broccoli florets (optional)
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 4 eggs (fried or jammy, optional)

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife and cutting board
  • rice cooker (optional)
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method

  • Whisk sauce ingredients until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet (med-high). Brown beef, breaking up, until cooked through and 160°F/71°C; drain if needed.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and scallion whites; cook 30–60 sec.
  • Pour in sauce; simmer 1–2 min to thicken and glaze.
  • Stir in broccoli; cover 2–3 min until crisp-tender (optional).
  • Serve over warm rice. Top with carrots, scallion greens, sesame, and eggs if using.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 29gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 1050mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 3200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

GF: Use tamari and GF gochujang. DF: Skip eggs and use maple instead of honey if needed. Lean swap: Use 93% beef or ground turkey; add 1 tsp oil if pan looks dry. Sweeter/Milder: Reduce gochujang to 1 tbsp and add 1 extra tbsp sugar. Equipment: 12-inch skillet, rice cooker (optional), instant-read thermometer. Alternate Methods: Air Fryer broccoli 400°F 8–10 min. Sheet Pan: Roast beef and broccoli at 425°F for 12–15 min. Meal Prep: Divide into 4 bowls; reheat 90–120 sec with splash of water.
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