Korean Beef Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp grated ginger
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• Optional: cucumber, shredded carrots, kimchi, fried egg

Method

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook 5–7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat if needed.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and ginger and cook about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper, then pour it over the beef.

4. 4

   Cook another 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the meat.

5. 5

   Fill bowls with hot rice and spoon the beef over the top. Finish with green onions, sesame seeds, and your favorite toppings.