Perfectly seasoned ground beef takes center stage in a tangy blend of sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, fresh ginger, and sriracha. This incredibly tasty fusion of flavors creates a harmonious mixture you can generously serve over freshly made white rice as a perfect dish for any occasion!
What Do I Need To Make Korean Ground Beef?
Gather These ingredients for the tastiest way to cook ground beef:
- Lean ground beef
- Sesame oil
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Brown sugar
- Soy sauce
- Sriracha
- Green onions
How Do I Cook Korean Ground Beef for Rice Bowls?
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat the sesame seed oil and cook the ground beef, minced garlic, and grated ginger until fully cooked.
- Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, and sliced green onions. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Serve over freshly made white rice.
What Goes Into Korean Ground Beef Sauce?
To make this simple, yet very tasty sauce for ground beef, you need just 3 key ingredients: soy sauce, brown sugar, and sriracha. You need to cook the ground beef with garlic and ginger to achieve the full spectrum of flavors!
What Else Can I Add To My Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowl?
I like to serve it with julienned carrots and cucumbers that have been pickled with rice wine vinegar, salt, and a little sugar. I really don’t know if this is traditional, but that is the way my family loves to eat korean beef rice bowls.
Other Ground Beef Recipes for You:
- Ground Beef Casserole
- Easy Creamy Beef and Shells
- Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
- Easy Beefy Mexican Rice Soup
Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
- 2 lb lean ground beef
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sriracha, or to taste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Freshly made rice
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat the sesame seed oil and cook the ground beef, minced garlic, and grated ginger until fully cooked.
- Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, and sliced green onions. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Serve over freshly made white rice.
Notes
- If you can’t find lean ground beef, drain the fat after cooking it.
- Do not add salt to the beef, soy sauce has enough sodium.
- Add the sriracha amount according to your liking.
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