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These Easy Beef Bulgogi Bowls are sweet, savory, and full of umami flavor—made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame, all served over fluffy rice. A quick Korean-inspired dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or flavorful meal prep.

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Easy Beef Bulgogi Bowls

These Easy Beef Bulgogi Bowls are sweet, savory, and full of umami flavor—made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame, all served over fluffy rice. A quick Korean-inspired dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or flavorful meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Bulgogi

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mirin or rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to your spice preference
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For Assembling

  • Cooked white or brown rice enough for 4 servings
  • Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
  • Sliced cucumbers or other fresh veggies for garnish (optional)
  • Fried egg for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin (or rice wine vinegar), sesame oil, grated fresh ginger (if using), crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch of black pepper. Set this sauce aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula as it cooks.
  • When the beef is mostly browned, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Continue to cook until the beef is fully browned, the onion is translucent, and the garlic is fragrant.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked beef and onions. Stir well to combine.
  • Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • To serve, spoon the cooked rice into individual serving bowls.
  • Top each bowl with a generous portion of the beef bulgogi mixture.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cucumber slices, and a fried egg if desired.
  • Serve your easy beef bulgogi bowls hot and enjoy!