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Ground Beef Healthy Recipes - Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl

This Korean ground beef bowl is one of those meals that checks every box: fast, flavorful, and filling. I remember the first time I threw it together on a weeknight after work—half hungry, half tired, and completely uninterested in doing dishes. Fifteen minutes later, I was eating something so good I had to double-check that I hadn’t secretly ordered takeout. The beauty of this dish is in its simplicity. Ground beef sizzles with garlic and ginger, then soaks up a sweet-savory sauce that feels like comfort in a bowl. Whether you call it a korean beef bowl recipe or one of your go-to ground beef asian recipes, it’s the kind of meal that makes you wonder why you ever thought ‘healthy’ had to mean boring. If you’re trying to find new ground beef recipe healthy ideas or just want something quick from the rice and ground beef recipes category, this one’s for you. I serve mine over jasmine rice, but brown rice or even cauliflower rice works beautifully. This is the kind of dish you’ll find yourself adding to your list of favorite ground beef rice recipes and, honestly, one of the best ground beef recipes for dinner you can make without breaking a sweat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: ground beef asian recipes, ground beef healthy recipes, ground beef recipe healthy, ground beef recipes for dinner, ground beef rice recipes, korean beef bowl recipe, rice and ground beef recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the sesame oil.
  2. Once hot, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  4. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing the beef to soak up the sauce.
  6. Serve over cooked rice, and top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.