One-Pan Korean Ground Beef Bowl
This easy One-Pan Korean Ground Beef Bowl recipe delivers a flavorful weeknight meal in minimal time, featuring savory beef, a sweet and spicy sauce, and vibrant toppings.
Equipment
- large skillet or wok
- bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (toasted)
- 1 onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger grated
Sauce Ingredients
- 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste, adjust to your spice preference
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (toasted)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water or beef broth
Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
For Serving
- Cooked white or brown rice
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
- Shredded carrots
- Kimchi
- Fried egg
Instructions
Preparation
- Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger to prepare your aromatics.
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, black pepper, and water or broth in a bowl and whisk to create the sauce.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, then add the ground beef and cook until browned, draining excess grease.
- Add the diced onion to the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, then stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour the whisked sauce mixture over the beef in the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry, then slowly add it to the simmering beef, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).
Serving
- Remove the pan from heat and serve the Korean Ground Beef over warm rice, garnished with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, shredded carrots, and a side of kimchi or a fried egg, if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, use ground turkey instead of ground beef. Adjust gochujang to your preferred spice level. Serve with your favorite toppings like kimchi or a fried egg for added flavor and texture.