Description
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful dish featuring savory beef cooked with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, served over steamed rice and topped with fresh garnishes like sesame seeds, green onions, cucumbers, kimchi, pickled vegetables, and a sunny-side-up egg for the perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (save a bit for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, jasmine, or brown rice)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced cucumbers
- Kimchi
- A sunny-side-up egg
- Pickled carrots or radish
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sesame oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green onions, sautéing just until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, around 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste as it cooks.
- Add Soy Sauce: Pour in the soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option) and stir well to combine with the beef mixture. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Rice and Garnishes: While the beef cooks, prepare your rice if not already cooked. Slice cucumbers, set aside kimchi and pickled carrots or radish, and fry your sunny-side-up eggs in a separate pan until whites are set and yolks remain runny.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice evenly between four bowls. Spoon the seasoned ground beef over the rice. Top each bowl with a sunny-side-up egg, sliced cucumbers, kimchi, pickled carrots or radish, and garnish with remaining green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef to make a lighter version.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
- The sunny-side-up egg adds richness, but you can omit or replace it with a fried or poached egg.
- Customize the garnishes based on your taste preferences and what’s available.
- For a spicy kick, add a drizzle of gochujang (Korean chili paste) or sprinkle red pepper flakes.
