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A skillet filled with seasoned ground beef for a Korean beef rice bowl, garnished with cilantro, sits next to a plate of white rice topped with the savory beef. A silver spoon rests in the skillet, and chopsticks lie beside the plate on a blue cloth.

Korean Beef Rice Bowl Recipe

Melissa Griffiths
If you've been craving a Korean Beef Rice Bowl, we have the perfect recipe for you. Our ground beef bowl is packed with flavor and makes a satisfying, hearty meal for the entire family!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 376 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound ground beef (or pork)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ medium onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced, see note)
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (see note)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Brown beef (or pork). Remove from pan and drain excess grease (if necessary).
  • Heat sesame oil in pan until shimmering.
  • Cook onions until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Cook garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add soy sauce, brown sugar and both vinegars.
  • In a small bowl, combine beef broth and cornstarch to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the pan, stirring constantly.
  • Put beef (or pork) back into the pan and simmer until thick and the flavors have melded, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with green onions, if desired.

Notes

Protein Swaps: Ground turkey, chicken, or pork work equally well in this recipe and follow the same cooking method. Plant-based ground meat alternatives also work wonderfully for vegetarian versions.
Make-Ahead Strategy: You can prep all the vegetables and make the sauce mixture up to a day in advance to speed up cooking time. Store prepped ingredients in separate containers in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
Garnish Options: Green onions, sesame seeds, sliced cucumbers, or kimchi make excellent garnishes that add color, texture, and fresh flavor.
Sauce Consistency: The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when properly thickened but shouldn't be gloopy or too thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1002mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 3mg
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