Korean Beef Bowl Recipe (2024)

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Korean beef bowl is the ultimate weeknight dinner. Flavorful ground beef and rice cooked in a flavorful sauce make an easy meal in only twenty minutes!

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Easy and quick recipes are a must for weeknight dinners, especially ones that are bursting with flavor such as Korean beef nachos or Kimchi fried rice andKorean beef lettuce wraps This Korean beef bowls are also a favorite over here and bet you're going to love them, too.

Table Of Contents:
  • An easy ground beef and rice recipe for weeknights!
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • What vegetables can I use?
  • Tips and notes
  • Korean Beef Bowl Recipe

An easy ground beef and rice recipe for weeknights!

If you have picky eaters at home, then this Korean beef recipe is what you need to make this week. It's a super easy recipe that is ready in only twenty minutes and uses only one pan. You can use leftover rice, microwave rice or cook rice from scratch in a pot while the ground beef is cooking.

My family goes crazy for this Korean ground beef and rice, it's a staple at our home and it's one of the staples we make whenever we have ground beef. It's like the famous Korean bulgogi, but quicker, and inexpensive.

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Ingredients

This is such a simple recipe that I'm pretty sure you have the ingredients you need at home already. The ingredients for this recipe are similar to the quick Korean beef and rice I published a couple years ago but the method is different (this one is simpler). For this easy Korean ground beef recipe you need the following ingredients:

  • Sesame oil
  • Ground Beef
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Soy sauce
  • Brown Sugar
  • Broccoli and carrots, or any other veggies you fancy
  • Green onions and sesame seeds to top
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Instructions

Start by browning the beef in a large pan over medium heat. Prepare the rice simultaneously in another pot. Prep your veggies and steam them while the beef is browning.

Once the beef is brown, drain the excess fat (if any) and add crushed garlic and ginger. Cook a bit more and then add brown sugar and soy sauce.

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Finish with sesame oil, chopped green onions and, of course, sesame seeds. A full gorgeous meal is ready in twenty minutes and trust me, it's ten times better and cheaper than take-out. This Korean beef bowl recipe is also perfect for meal prep. Just double or triple the recipe (depending on how many meals and how many people you're feeding) and make a week's worth of food in no time!

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What vegetables can I use?

What I love the most about this recipe is that you can add whatever veggies you like. The more the merrier! I love adding these vegetables:

  • Carrots
  • Broccoli
  • Bokchoy
  • Mushrooms
  • Water Chestnuts
  • Bamboo Shoots
  • Bell Peppers
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More recipes:

  • Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe

Tips and notes

  • You can use either toasted or regular sesame seed oil for this recipe.
  • Cautious about carbs?Serve Korean ground beef and rice over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
  • This recipe calls for white rice (ideally, jasmine or basmati). However, you can use brown rice or quinoa too.
  • For more flavor, I sometimes sauté one chopped yellow onion before adding the ground beef.
  • If you would like your Korean beef and rice to be spicy, drizzle some sriracha when serving.
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More Recipes

  • Quick Korean Beef Recipe
  • Easy Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
  • Korean Beef Nachos
  • Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe

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Korean Beef Bowl Recipe

Shadi HasanzadeNemati

This Korean beef bowl is a great choice for a weeknight dinner. Flavorful ground beef and rice cooked in an appetizing sauce give you an outstanding meal in only twenty minutes!

4.72 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 5 cups cooked rice

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

  • Brown ground beef for about 6 minutes and add mined garlic and ginger.

  • Continue browning the beef until it's almost completely cooked. Drain excess fat if any.

  • Add in soy sauce and brown sugar. Stir well until flavors are combined.

  • Add in sesame oil and give it a nice stir.

  • Meanwhile, steam broccoli florets and sliced carrots for about 5 minutes.

  • Once the vegetables are steamed, start plating.

  • Fill four bowls with cooked rice.

  • Top with Korean beef and steamed vegetables. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

  • Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can use other vegetables such as green beans and edamame.
  • Leftover rice works perfectly in this ground beef and rice recipe. You can also simply start cooking rice while the beef is cooking.
  • You can use brown rice, jasmine or basmati rice for this recipe.
  • If you are concerned about the sodium in soy sauce, you can use low sodium soy sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal

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  1. Paula

    Korean Beef Bowl Recipe (13)
    Really wonderful taste. I have made this many times. Sometimes I have a craving for it!

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  2. Jamie

    Will not use vegetable oil next time I make this threw the whole flavor off! I never use oil to brown ground beef. But other than that my family liked it! Will make again like I said without oil!

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  3. Tracy

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    I made this the other night with a base of smoked basmati rice. Holy cow!!! It’s a huge hit. My family was licking the pot after the mixture was gone. Even my picky 16 year old wolfed it down, and snaked the leftovers the next day for lunch. It is so easy, and so yummy. I subbed dark soy sauce for the regular soy sauce, it really added depth of flavor to the dish. And, I sautéed the veggies, which also added a lot of flavor, and was delicious.

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    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      Hi Tracey, happy to know you and your family enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply

  4. Alexis

    Korean Beef Bowl Recipe (15)
    We loved!! Such good flavor:)

    Reply

  5. Katherine

    Korean Beef Bowl Recipe (16)
    What a great quick meal! Loads of fab flavours in this bowl 🙂

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    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      Thank you Katherine!

      Reply

  6. Julie Evink

    Korean Beef Bowl Recipe (17)
    Loved that this was so easy and family friendly! My kids even ate it. It's going on my regular rotation!

    Reply

    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      Glad you liked this Korean beef bowl Julie!

      Reply

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FAQs

What goes well with Korean beef? ›

The best side dishes to serve with Korean beef are fried rice, cilantro lime rice, quinoa salad, macaroni salad, Brussels sprouts, charro beans, broccoli, stuffed peppers, zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, spicy cucumber salad, kimchi fried rice, Korean green salad, bao buns, and radish salad.

What is Korean beef made of? ›

Bulgogi is a popular Korean BBQ dish (literally translating to “fire meat”) made of thinly sliced marinated beef ribeye or sirloin. The beef is marinated in a blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, onion, garlic, ginger, sugar, asian pear, and black pepper.

What is a Korean dish made with marinated grilled beef typically served with rice and vegetables? ›

Bulgogi (Korean: 불고기; American English /bʊlˈɡoʊɡiː/ buul-GOH-ghee; from Korean bul-gogi [pul. ɡo. ɡi]), literally "fire meat") is a gui (Korean-style grilled or roasted dish) made of thin, marinated slices of meat, most commonly beef, grilled on a barbecue or on a stove-top griddle.

How long to cook ground beef? ›

(Remember, a bit of pink is okay if the meat registers 160°F.) On most stove tops, browning a pound of ground beef takes approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Remember, it's important to continue stirring and breaking the pieces into the same size with the wooden spoon or heatproof spatula so the ground beef cooks evenly.

Why is Korean beef so good? ›

Raised free-range in the South Korean countryside, Hanwoo cattle are known for their high marbling, beefy flavor and slightly sweet taste – a result of an organic mixed grain and grass diet. In South Korea, locally bred Hanwoo is the meat of choice – and it's priced accordingly.

What makes Korean beef special? ›

Hanwoo cattle are known for their high marbling, beefy flavour and slightly sweet aftertaste. The secret to its perfect balance lies in how the cattle are raised and fed. Hanwoo has all the flavor and juiciness of a Prime Beef without being overpowered by the excessive marbling and oily Wagyu aftertaste.

Why is Korean beef so expensive? ›

There are a few reasons why Korean beef is so expensive to buy in Korea. Production costs: Korean beef is raised in a very specific way that is labor-intensive and expensive. The cows are fed a special diet of rice straw and other grains, and they are massaged daily to break up the fat and make the meat more tender.

Why does Korean beef taste different? ›

One of the reasons why Hanwoo beef has such a unique flavor is because of the way the cattle are raised. Hanwoo cattle are fed a diet that consists mainly of grains, which helps to develop the meat's distinct flavor profile.

Why do Koreans soak beef? ›

Soak the meat in cold water.

What is this? This will remove the myoglobin (what people think is "blood") from the meat. It will significantly reduce any gamey or irony taste from the meat.

What is the Korean raw beef dish called? ›

Yukhoe (Korean: 육회; [jukʰø]) is a raw meat dish in Korean cuisine. It is most commonly made of beef but it can come in various kinds and cuts of meat. Yukhoe literally means 'raw' (hoe, 膾) 'meat' (yuk, 肉).

What is the famous Korea beef? ›

Despite its high price, Hanwoo beef is preferred in Korean cuisine, as it is typically fresher and of better quality than cheaper imported substitutes. Kim et al. (2001) noted, "Hanwoo is regarded as a premium beef because of its high palatability and desired chewiness".

What is a Korean steak called? ›

The most representative form of gogi-gui is bulgogi, usually made from thinly sliced marinated beef sirloin or tenderloin. Another popular form is galbi, made from marinated beef short ribs.

How do you cook ground beef so it's not tough? ›

Simply add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to 1 pound of ground beef for more tender meat with better browning.

How do you make ground beef taste good? ›

Use a marinade: Marinate the ground beef in a flavorful liquid such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or red wine before cooking. Add a flavorful liquid: Add a small amount of beef broth, tomato sauce, or red wine to the ground beef while it cooks to add extra flavor.

How do you cook ground beef without making it tough? ›

After you add the ground beef to the hot pan, let it cook untouched for several minutes. Many cooks make the mistake of constantly stirring ground beef as it browns, but this agitation drives moisture out of the meat, creating a tougher texture.

What to serve with Costco Korean beef? ›

You serve it with rice and a side of kimchi. To enhance even more, add your favorite vegetables like carrots, broccoli, more onions and even some mushrooms. It's essentially like a stir fry, but very delicious.

What do you eat with Korean beef bulgogi? ›

Once it's done marinating, the hard part is over. Throw it onto a super hot cast iron skillet or grill pan and that smoky, sweet-savory charred bits of meat will simply put you over the edge. Serve with rice and maybe a side of kimchi for a full meal. Or red leaf lettuce tacos also work perfectly here.

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