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Korean Beef Bowl

Easy Korean Beef Bowl: Flavor-Packed in Just 15 Minutes

Experience the joy of Korean Beef Bowls—savory, sweet, and ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes adjust for heat level
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger substitute with fresh if preferred
Beef
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil canola or grapeseed
  • 3 cloves fresh minced garlic
  • 1 pound ground beef substitute as needed
Garnish
  • 2 sliced green onions chopped
  • sesame seeds optional

Equipment

  • large cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, crushed red-pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Introduce ground beef, breaking it apart and cooking until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Pour in the sauce mixture and add green onions. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and additional green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Customize with seasonal veggies or adjust spices to suit your taste.

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