Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls

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Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls are a quick and tasty meal you can make in just 20 minutes. This easy dish combines savory ground beef with a sweet and spicy sauce, served over fluffy rice for a satisfying dinner. You’ll love how simple it is to cook up this flavorful meal on busy weeknights.

The recipe uses everyday ingredients like lean ground beef, garlic, brown sugar, and soy sauce. The beef gets seasoned with a mix of sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes for a boost of Korean-inspired flavor. Top it with green onions and sesame seeds for a nice crunch and pop of color.

Exact Ingredients List

Here’s what you’ll need to make Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls:

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
• Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

You’ll start by cooking the beef and garlic in a skillet. While that’s cooking, mix up the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

The sauce combines brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, and pepper. This gives the dish its signature sweet and savory Korean-inspired flavor.

Once the beef is cooked, you’ll pour the sauce over it and let it simmer briefly. Then just serve it over hot rice and add your garnishes.

This recipe makes 4 servings and takes only 20 minutes total. It’s a quick and tasty meal for busy weeknights!

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and minced garlic. Break the beef into small crumbles as it cooks. Stir often for about 5-7 minutes until the meat is no longer pink.

Drain any excess grease from the skillet. This keeps your dish from being too oily.

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.

Pour this sauce over the cooked beef in the skillet. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the meat evenly.

While the beef cooks, prepare your rice according to package instructions.

Serve the beef mixture over hot rice in individual bowls. Top with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra flavor and crunch.

Enjoy your quick and tasty Korean-inspired meal!

Possible Substitutes List

You can swap out some ingredients in this Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowl recipe. Here are some tasty options:

• Ground meat: Try ground turkey, chicken, or pork instead of beef.
• Rice: Use cauliflower rice, quinoa, or noodles as the base.
• Soy sauce: Sub in coconut aminos or tamari for a gluten-free choice.
• Brown sugar: Honey or maple syrup work well too.

For extra veggies, add:

• Shredded carrots
• Diced bell peppers
• Sliced mushrooms

Spice it up with:

• Gochujang paste
• Sriracha sauce
• Fresh ginger

No sesame oil? Use vegetable or olive oil. Out of green onions? Try cilantro or chives for garnish.

Remember, these swaps may change the flavor a bit. But they’ll still give you a yummy meal!

How To Make It Diabetes-Friendly

To make this dish more diabetes-friendly, you can make a few simple swaps. Use cauliflower rice instead of white or brown rice. This cuts down on carbs while adding fiber and nutrients.

Replace the brown sugar with a natural sweetener like stevia or monk fruit. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste. You can also try using a sugar-free BBQ sauce for flavor without the sugar spike.

Choose extra lean ground beef (95% lean) or swap it for ground turkey breast. This reduces saturated fat and calories. Add more veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach to boost fiber and nutrition.

Use less soy sauce to cut sodium. Try coconut aminos as a lower-sodium alternative. Keep portions in check – aim for about 3/4 cup of the beef mixture per serving.

Garnish with extra green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. The onions add flavor without carbs, while sesame seeds provide healthy fats and crunch.

These tweaks make the dish lower in carbs, calories, and sodium while keeping the tasty Korean flavors you love. Always check with your doctor about specific dietary needs.

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Cook the rice first so it’s ready when your beef is done. You can use a rice cooker or stovetop method.

For extra flavor, toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan before sprinkling them on top.

Make sure to drain excess fat from the beef after cooking. This keeps your dish from getting greasy.

Try swapping ground turkey or chicken for the beef to change things up.

Meal prep tip: Cook a big batch and portion it into containers for easy lunches all week.

Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the rice and beef separate to prevent sogginess.

To reheat, microwave the beef for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through. Heat the rice separately.

Freeze portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Add some veggies like steamed broccoli or sautéed bell peppers to boost nutrition.

For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a squirt of sriracha sauce.