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Bowl of Korean ground beef recipe served over rice with sesame seeds scallions and a fried egg.
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Korean Ground Beef Recipe

This Korean Ground Beef Recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights if you want an easy, healthy, and protein packed meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Quick Meal
Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion, Korean
Keyword: 15 Minute Rice Bowl, Asian Beef, Asian Dinners, Asian Ground Beef, Asian Ground Beef Recipe, Easy, Easy Asian Recipe, Ground Beef, Ground Beef Recipe, Ground Beef Rice Bowl, Healthy, Healthy Asian Recipes, High Protein, Korean Ground Beef, Quick Recipe, Quick Recipes, Weeknight Dinner
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Ground Beef

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Sauce

Optional Garnishes

  • Rice for serving
  • Sesame seeds
  • Scallions
  • Fried egg

Instructions

  • Add oil to a pan over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the ground beef and break it apart. Let it sit undisturbed for a couple of minutes to develop browning, then continue cooking until mostly browned.
  • Add in gochujang, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir well and continue cooking until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
  • Remove from the heat and serve over a fresh bowl of rice.
  • Optionally garnish with sesame seeds, scallions, and a fried egg.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 45g