Korean-Style Beef Bowl

This Korean-style beef bowl is the ultimate emergency weeknight dinner when you need something fast, simple, and packed with flavor. It cooks up in just 10 minutes in a single skillet with basic pantry staples, making it perfect for quick rice bowls, lettuce wraps, or meal prep.

Ingredients

For the Beef & Skillet

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

For the Sauce

• ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp ground ginger

For Garnish & Serving

• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• ¼ tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ginger until combined.
2. Sauté Garlic: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Brown Beef: Add ground beef and cook for 3–5 minutes until browned, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
4. Simmer Sauce: Stir in the soy sauce mixture and sliced green onions until well combined. Simmer for about 2 minutes until heated through.
5. Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with additional sliced green onions and sesame seeds.