Easy Korean Beef Rice Bowls

5 from 11 votes

These Easy Korean Beef Rice Bowls make the perfect healthy weeknight meal that's ready in about 15 minutes!

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Dairy-free, Korean

Keyword Easy Korean Beef Rice Bowls, Quick and Easy Beef Rice Bowls

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 430kcal

Author Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

4 cups cooked rice (about 1 1/3 cups uncooked), or use minute or instant rice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pound extra lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
3 tablespoons brown sugar
a dash of sriracha hot sauce (optional)
1 cup carrots, cut julienne style (these can be purchased pre-cut in the produce section of your grocery store)
chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, red pepper flakes (optional) for serving

Prepare the rice according to package directions.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat at add the sesame oil.
Add the ground beef to the hot skillet and brown until almost cooked through (about 6-10 minutes).
Add the garlic, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, and sriracha to the skillet and stir well until a small amount of sauce forms.
Add the carrots and cook for about 2 more minutes until the carrots soften slightly.
Serve the beef mixture over rice and garnish with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a small sprinkling of red pepper flakes (garnishes optional).