Description
Korean Beef and Rice is a flavorful, quick, and easy dish that combines savory ground beef with a sweet and salty sauce, all served over a bed of hot brown rice. With a hint of sesame oil and a touch of spice from red pepper flakes, this dish is the perfect balance of rich and savory flavors.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2–2/3 cups hot cooked brown rice
3 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and minced garlic over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks.
- While the beef is cooking, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and pepper.
- Once the beef is cooked through, stir in the sauce mixture and cook for 1-2 more minutes, until heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve the beef mixture over the hot cooked brown rice.
- Sprinkle with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Vegetarian Version: Substitute the ground beef with ground tofu, tempeh, or a plant-based ground meat substitute for a vegetarian option.
- Add Veggies: Stir in some diced bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli to the beef mixture for added vegetables and nutrition.
- Spicy Kick: If you like things extra spicy, add more crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha sauce to the beef mixture.
- Rice Substitutes: Try serving the beef mixture with white rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a different base.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
