Description
This Korean Beef Bowl Recipe is a quick and flavorful dinner option featuring tender ground beef cooked in a bold tamari-based sauce. Enhanced with garlic, ginger, and a touch of honey, it brings delicious takeout flavors to your kitchen in just 20 minutes, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Tamari sauce
- 2 tablespoons pure honey
- 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef (90% lean)
- green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine tamari sauce, pure honey, Asian sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to slightly smoke. Add chopped onion and garlic, stirring continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture becomes aromatic and the onion turns translucent.
- Cook the Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break up the meat into small pieces. Stir and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until the beef is halfway cooked through.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef. Stir thoroughly to combine the sauce evenly with the meat. Continue cooking and stirring until the beef is fully browned and cooked through, about 3 to 5 more minutes.
- Serve: Serve the Korean beef immediately over warm cooked rice. Gently mix the beef into the rice for combined flavors. Garnish with chopped green onions and optionally top with Gochujang sauce for an added kick.
Notes
- This recipe is great for quick, flavorful dinners that bring restaurant-style Korean flavors to your home kitchen in just 20 minutes.
- Using 90% lean ground beef keeps the dish flavorful but lower in fat. You can substitute with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Serve with steamed white or brown rice; cauliflower rice works well for a low-carb alternative.
- Gochujang sauce adds authentic Korean spice and flavor—add as much as desired for a spicier dish.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat quickly on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 194 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg
