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Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowls served on a plate

Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowls

Sweet savory caramelized Korean ground beef over jasmine rice with kimchi and a crispy fried egg, ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup kimchi for serving
  • 4 eggs

Method
 

  1. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
  2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  3. Drain most of the rendered fat, leaving 1 tbsp.
  4. Pour sauce over beef. Stir 2 to 3 minutes until glossy.
  5. Fry eggs in a separate skillet with crispy lacy edges and runny yolks.
  6. Build bowls with rice, beef, kimchi, cucumber, and a fried egg.
  7. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Use 85% lean ground beef. Drain most of the rendered fat. Pack the brown sugar when measuring.