This Korean Ground Beef and Rice recipe is so unbelievably simple to make and tastes absolutely delicious. A perfect meal for busy weeknights that is ready to eat in just 15 minutes!

You are going to love this Korean Ground Beef and Rice recipe, because it delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. It is perfectly seasoned and substantial, but only requires a handful of ingredients and mere minutes to prepare.

This recipe is inspired by Bulgogi (Korean Barbecue Beef), which is traditionally made with thinly sliced sirloin. This recipe instead uses ground beef to make it a more budget-friendly dish. Using ground beef also saves time, because you don’t need to marinate the meat for hours to allow all the flavors to sink in.

Tip: This dish is super satisfying as it is, but feel free to add some cooked vegetables to your serving bowls for a more balanced meal. Steamed spinach, carrots and broccoli are all great additions to this recipe.

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Korean Ground Beef and Rice

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

This Korean Ground Beef and Rice recipe is so unbelievably simple to make and tastes absolutely delicious. A perfect meal for busy weeknights that is ready to eat in just 15 minutes!

Recipe Type: Main

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: Easy, Quick

Yield: 4 servings

Calories: 393 kcal

Author: Everyday Easy Eats

Ingredients

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 cups hot cooked white rice
• Optional toppings: Sliced green onions, sesame seeds and/or sliced red chiles

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring constantly to break up the meat, for about 5 minutes or until completely browned.
4. Stir in the soy sauce mixture until combined. Allow mixture to simmer for about 2 minutes until heated through.
5. Serve warm over rice, garnished with optional toppings.

Recipe Notes

1. To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the soy sauce with tamari.
2. To cut down on carbs, you can use cauliflower rice instead of white rice.

Nutrition Facts

Korean Ground Beef and Rice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 393 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 70mg 23%

Sodium 894mg 37%

Potassium 491mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 48g 16%

Sugars 13g

Protein 29g 58%

Vitamin A 1.5%

Vitamin C 0.8%

Calcium 4%

Iron 18.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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