Korean Ground Beef Bowl
These quick and delicious Asian-inspired beef bowls make the perfect weeknight dinner. Ready in about 30 minutes, they feature savory ground beef cooked with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and a touch of spice, served over fluffy jasmine rice.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked rice white jasmine rice recommended
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- Optional Garnish:
- Scallions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Cook the Rice
- Prepare the rice according to the package directions. Adjust the quantity if needed for 4 servings.
Cook the Beef
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned (about 8-10 minutes).
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
Make the Sauce
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the brown sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
Add the Bell Pepper
- Return the skillet to medium heat and stir in the chopped red bell pepper.
- Cook for a few more minutes, stirring often, until the peppers are tender-crisp.
Assemble the Bowls
- Serve the beef mixture over the cooked rice.
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Easy Ginger Prep: Freeze a whole piece of ginger for easier grating and to keep it fresh longer. A Microplane zester works great for this.
Adjusting Spice Level: If you don’t have sriracha, you can omit it. If you love spice, feel free to add more!
Serving Ideas: Try serving this dish with steamed broccoli, snap peas, or a fried egg on top for extra flavor.