Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowl

Honesty time.  I’ve never made this.  But I’ve had it for dinner a few times, and it tasted great! The person who recommended it is familiar with my limited cooking abilities, so I trust them when they say it’s easy to make.  I plan on trying it soon simply for the amount of protein it offers – 25 grams per serving.  Factor in that it only has 238 calories, and it’s a win.  Add a vegetable as a side, and it has the makings of a good meal. 

While the ingredient list is a little long and has a few items I don’t normally use, as a barely adequate cook, I think it’s doable.  I don’t think the cooking instructions are intimidating at all either.  Anyone should be able to make this!

• 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 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
• sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and garlic, breaking it into crumbles over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain the grease.

In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Pour over the ground beef and let simmer for another minute or two.

Serve over hot rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

4 servings / 238 calories