Korean Ground Beef Bowl | 25-Minute Healthy Dinner Recipe
A fast, savory rice bowl with seasoned ground beef, glossy sauce, and fresh peas. Bold umami, tender meat, and bright flavors combine in 25 minutes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ½ cup diced onions (approx. 1 small onion)
- ½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic (1 clove)
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 lb ground beef (lean to medium)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2½ tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Sliced green onion for garnish
- Fried egg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, 5-7 minutes
- Add finely chopped garlic and sauté 1 minute
- Add diced onions and cook until softened, 2-3 minutes
- Add frozen peas in a single layer and stir-fry until tender
- Whisk together cornstarch, soy sauce, and water; pour into skillet
- Add dried bay leaf and bring sauce to a simmer
- Stir in 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- Serve beef mixture over cooked rice with sliced green onion and fried egg
- Remove bay leaf before serving
Notes
Substitute 1 lb ground turkey for leaner option
Use edamame or mixed vegetables for peas
Tamari works for gluten-free version
Add more green onion/pineapple for brightness
Use edamame or mixed vegetables for peas
Tamari works for gluten-free version
Add more green onion/pineapple for brightness
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
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