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Healthy Korean Ground Beef Bowl: Low-Sodium, High-Flavor

A bold, sweet-savory Korean-inspired ground beef dish made in just 15 minutes—better than takeout and perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 3 –5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 –2 tsp Sriracha or red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • Optional: sesame seeds cucumber slices, kimchi, fried egg

Method
 

  1. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and Sriracha together; set aside.
  2. Brown ground beef in a hot skillet 3–5 minutes, breaking into small crumbles.
  3. Add white parts of green onions and pour in sauce; cook 2–3 minutes until reduced and beef is coated.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in half of green onion tops, and finish with a drizzle of sesame oil.
  5. Serve over hot rice with desired toppings.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper browning, add garlic late to prevent burning, and use fresh ginger and garlic for the best authentic flavor.