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Korean Ground Beef Bowls (Ready in 15 Minutes) Recipe

Name: Korean Ground Beef Bowls (Ready in 15 Minutes) Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (80/20 fat); ¼ cup brown sugar (packed); ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more to taste); 1 teaspoon ginger (grated); 3 cloves garlic (minced); ¼ cup kewpie mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (or more to taste); 2 teaspoons lime juice; 2 cups cooked rice; 2 Persian cucumbers (thinly sliced); 1 cup kimchi (optional); 3 green onions (thinly sliced); ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

ByCleo Brixton October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

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Introduction

Korean Ground Beef Bowls are a delicious and quick meal that packs bold flavors in just 15 minutes. This dish combines savory ground beef with a sweet and spicy sauce, served over rice and topped with fresh veggies and spicy mayo. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.

A white bowl filled with a base layer of white rice, topped with a layer of dark brown cooked minced meat drizzled with a light beige sauce and sprinkled with small green onion pieces. On one side, there are fresh green cucumber slices, and next to them, bright orange kimchi with red and white hues. A silver spoon rests inside the bowl on the right side. The bowl is placed on a white plate with a dark rim, all set on a white marbled surface. Around the bowl are small white dishes containing sesame seeds and chopped green onions, with a cup of light brown tea nearby. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (80/20 fat)
¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sriracha (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon grated ginger
3 cloves garlic (minced)
¼ cup kewpie mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (or more to taste)
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 cups cooked rice
2 Persian cucumbers (thinly sliced)
1 cup kimchi (optional)
3 green onions (thinly sliced)
½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
Step 2: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 3-5 minutes. Drain any excess fat with a paper towel.
Step 3: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the beef. Stir and let it simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and sprinkle some green onions and sesame seeds over the beef.
Step 4: To make the spicy mayo, combine kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl. Mix well until smooth.
Step 5: Serve the Korean Ground Beef over cooked rice. Add sliced cucumbers, kimchi if using, and garnish with the remaining green onions and sesame seeds. Drizzle the spicy mayo on top before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use leaner ground beef if you prefer, but expect slightly less richness.
Try adding quick-pickled carrots and daikon or a simple cucumber salad for extra crunch and flavor.
Adjust the sriracha amount to suit your spice preference.
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with crumbled firm tofu or cooked mushrooms.

Storage

Store leftover beef and rice separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave until hot. Add fresh toppings and spicy mayo after reheating for best texture and flavor.