Korean Beef and Rice

Onions and Ginger in the skillet
Onions and Ginger in the skillet

While cooking the Korean beef, start your rice. I like using Minute Brown Rice, not as quick to make as white but I prefer the taste of brown.

As I cook the beef I am always breaking it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through. Drain the fat. I always dump my fried ground beef in a large strainer and then run it under water. Nothing ruins a  meal for me like greasy taste or texture.

 

Korean Beef mixture in the skillet
Korean Beef mixture in the skillet

Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.

I use 1/2 cup of brown sugar, I love sweet, you don’t have to add that much if you don’t are for sweet flavors as much, or maybe you want to add more, go for it.

Same goes for the crushed red pepper flakes, too much and my little guy will complain that it is a too spicy for him.

Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons
Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons

Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes. We like to have some of the sauce/liquid for our our rice. Try these magnetic measuring spoons from Amazon on this recipe.

Serve over rice.

Korean Beef Ready to Eat
Korean Beef Ready to Eat

This is my go to ground beef recipe. I love the beef. The sweet the heat. And did I mentioned that everyone in our house likes this. Last night Brookland not only ate all of her supper before anyone else but wanted and ate more. That never happens!

A 30 Minute Meal Idea

Oh, did I mention that this is a cheap and quick meal? Using Minute Rice this is a meal you can get on your table in well under 30 minutes, and even with traditional rice you can get on the table in 30 minutes.

This has become a go to meal for nights when I have forgotten to make or plan a supper, or for those days when we have been really busy running errands or going to homeschool groups or what have you.

 

Korean Beef
Yield: 5

Korean Beef and Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

With this meal taking less than 30 minutes to make, this is a great meal idea for even the busiest of nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Brown your ground beef.
  2. Chopped onion and garlic.
  3. While cooking the beef, start your rice.
  4. As you cook the beef break it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through.
  5. Drain the fat.
  6. Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve over your rice.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

 

Recommended Products for this Korean Beef & Rice Recipe:

 

Perfect Sides to Serve with Korean Beef and Rice

Looking to turn your easy Korean Beef and Rice into a well-rounded, satisfying meal? This flavorful dish—often made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil—pairs beautifully with a variety of Korean-inspired sides that enhance its bold, umami-packed taste. Whether you’re planning a quick family dinner or a casual meal prep session, these additions can make your table feel complete.

a bowl of food with chopsticks on a table
Kimchi

1. Kimchi

No Korean meal is truly complete without kimchi. This fermented cabbage side dish adds a spicy, tangy contrast to the savory beef and balances the richness with probiotics and crunch. Use store-bought or try your hand at a homemade version for added authenticity.

2. Steamed or Stir-Fried Vegetables

Steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach (sigeumchi namul), or stir-fried zucchini are excellent ways to add color, nutrition, and texture. They’re quick to prepare and offer a refreshing complement to the meat and rice.

3. Pickled Radish (Danmuji)

These bright yellow, slightly sweet pickled radish slices are a common Korean side dish (banchan). They provide a cool and tangy crunch that helps cut through the savory meat.

4. Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)

stainless steel fork on stainless steel round plate

Rolled omelets seasoned with green onions, carrots, and sometimes seaweed, these are a kid-friendly and protein-rich option that adds visual appeal to your plate.

5. Miso or Doenjang Soup

While not always served with beef and rice, a light soup such as Korean soybean paste soup (doenjang-guk) or even a simple miso soup rounds out the meal with warmth and depth.

6. Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

This quick, spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing side that contrasts well with hot rice and savory beef. It’s light, hydrating, and easy to make in under 10 minutes.

Meal Tips and Serving Ideas

  • Make it a bowl: Serve the Korean beef and rice over steamed jasmine or short-grain white rice, then top with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a fried egg for extra richness.
  • Add gochujang: For spice lovers, a drizzle of Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) adds authentic heat and depth.
  • Meal prep friendly: This dish keeps well in the fridge and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for weekly meal planning.

Similar posts that you might be interested in:

Korean Beef and Rice Recipe
Korean Beef and Rice Recipe

Watch this Recipe Cooked Step-by-Step

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

How to make Korean Beef and Rice

I start with my ground beef taste base. Chopped onion and garlic. Fried. And to be truthful, there isn’t much I cook that doesn’t start this way. These seem to be our base for almost everything that we cook. Hubby claims it is the best smell in the world. I don’t add oil. I cook them with the ground beef so the fat will keep the onion and garlic from burning to my skillet.

Onions and Ginger in the skillet
Onions and Ginger in the skillet

While cooking the Korean beef, start your rice. I like using Minute Brown Rice, not as quick to make as white but I prefer the taste of brown.

As I cook the beef I am always breaking it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through. Drain the fat. I always dump my fried ground beef in a large strainer and then run it under water. Nothing ruins a  meal for me like greasy taste or texture.

 

Korean Beef mixture in the skillet
Korean Beef mixture in the skillet

Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.

I use 1/2 cup of brown sugar, I love sweet, you don’t have to add that much if you don’t are for sweet flavors as much, or maybe you want to add more, go for it.

Same goes for the crushed red pepper flakes, too much and my little guy will complain that it is a too spicy for him.

Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons
Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons

Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes. We like to have some of the sauce/liquid for our our rice. Try these magnetic measuring spoons from Amazon on this recipe.

Serve over rice.

Korean Beef Ready to Eat
Korean Beef Ready to Eat

This is my go to ground beef recipe. I love the beef. The sweet the heat. And did I mentioned that everyone in our house likes this. Last night Brookland not only ate all of her supper before anyone else but wanted and ate more. That never happens!

A 30 Minute Meal Idea

Oh, did I mention that this is a cheap and quick meal? Using Minute Rice this is a meal you can get on your table in well under 30 minutes, and even with traditional rice you can get on the table in 30 minutes.

This has become a go to meal for nights when I have forgotten to make or plan a supper, or for those days when we have been really busy running errands or going to homeschool groups or what have you.

 

Korean Beef
Yield: 5

Korean Beef and Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

With this meal taking less than 30 minutes to make, this is a great meal idea for even the busiest of nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Brown your ground beef.
  2. Chopped onion and garlic.
  3. While cooking the beef, start your rice.
  4. As you cook the beef break it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through.
  5. Drain the fat.
  6. Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve over your rice.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

 

Recommended Products for this Korean Beef & Rice Recipe:

 

Perfect Sides to Serve with Korean Beef and Rice

Looking to turn your easy Korean Beef and Rice into a well-rounded, satisfying meal? This flavorful dish—often made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil—pairs beautifully with a variety of Korean-inspired sides that enhance its bold, umami-packed taste. Whether you’re planning a quick family dinner or a casual meal prep session, these additions can make your table feel complete.

a bowl of food with chopsticks on a table
Kimchi

1. Kimchi

No Korean meal is truly complete without kimchi. This fermented cabbage side dish adds a spicy, tangy contrast to the savory beef and balances the richness with probiotics and crunch. Use store-bought or try your hand at a homemade version for added authenticity.

2. Steamed or Stir-Fried Vegetables

Steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach (sigeumchi namul), or stir-fried zucchini are excellent ways to add color, nutrition, and texture. They’re quick to prepare and offer a refreshing complement to the meat and rice.

3. Pickled Radish (Danmuji)

These bright yellow, slightly sweet pickled radish slices are a common Korean side dish (banchan). They provide a cool and tangy crunch that helps cut through the savory meat.

4. Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)

stainless steel fork on stainless steel round plate

Rolled omelets seasoned with green onions, carrots, and sometimes seaweed, these are a kid-friendly and protein-rich option that adds visual appeal to your plate.

5. Miso or Doenjang Soup

While not always served with beef and rice, a light soup such as Korean soybean paste soup (doenjang-guk) or even a simple miso soup rounds out the meal with warmth and depth.

6. Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

This quick, spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing side that contrasts well with hot rice and savory beef. It’s light, hydrating, and easy to make in under 10 minutes.

Meal Tips and Serving Ideas

  • Make it a bowl: Serve the Korean beef and rice over steamed jasmine or short-grain white rice, then top with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a fried egg for extra richness.
  • Add gochujang: For spice lovers, a drizzle of Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) adds authentic heat and depth.
  • Meal prep friendly: This dish keeps well in the fridge and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for weekly meal planning.

Similar posts that you might be interested in:

 

Korean Beef mixture in the skillet
Korean Beef mixture in the skillet

Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.

I use 1/2 cup of brown sugar, I love sweet, you don’t have to add that much if you don’t are for sweet flavors as much, or maybe you want to add more, go for it.

Same goes for the crushed red pepper flakes, too much and my little guy will complain that it is a too spicy for him.

Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons
Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons

Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes. We like to have some of the sauce/liquid for our our rice. Try these magnetic measuring spoons from Amazon on this recipe.

Serve over rice.

Korean Beef Ready to Eat
Korean Beef Ready to Eat

This is my go to ground beef recipe. I love the beef. The sweet the heat. And did I mentioned that everyone in our house likes this. Last night Brookland not only ate all of her supper before anyone else but wanted and ate more. That never happens!

A 30 Minute Meal Idea

Oh, did I mention that this is a cheap and quick meal? Using Minute Rice this is a meal you can get on your table in well under 30 minutes, and even with traditional rice you can get on the table in 30 minutes.

This has become a go to meal for nights when I have forgotten to make or plan a supper, or for those days when we have been really busy running errands or going to homeschool groups or what have you.

 

Korean Beef
Yield: 5

Korean Beef and Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

With this meal taking less than 30 minutes to make, this is a great meal idea for even the busiest of nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Brown your ground beef.
  2. Chopped onion and garlic.
  3. While cooking the beef, start your rice.
  4. As you cook the beef break it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through.
  5. Drain the fat.
  6. Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve over your rice.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

 

Recommended Products for this Korean Beef & Rice Recipe:

 

Perfect Sides to Serve with Korean Beef and Rice

Looking to turn your easy Korean Beef and Rice into a well-rounded, satisfying meal? This flavorful dish—often made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil—pairs beautifully with a variety of Korean-inspired sides that enhance its bold, umami-packed taste. Whether you’re planning a quick family dinner or a casual meal prep session, these additions can make your table feel complete.

a bowl of food with chopsticks on a table
Kimchi

1. Kimchi

No Korean meal is truly complete without kimchi. This fermented cabbage side dish adds a spicy, tangy contrast to the savory beef and balances the richness with probiotics and crunch. Use store-bought or try your hand at a homemade version for added authenticity.

2. Steamed or Stir-Fried Vegetables

Steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach (sigeumchi namul), or stir-fried zucchini are excellent ways to add color, nutrition, and texture. They’re quick to prepare and offer a refreshing complement to the meat and rice.

3. Pickled Radish (Danmuji)

These bright yellow, slightly sweet pickled radish slices are a common Korean side dish (banchan). They provide a cool and tangy crunch that helps cut through the savory meat.

4. Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)

stainless steel fork on stainless steel round plate

Rolled omelets seasoned with green onions, carrots, and sometimes seaweed, these are a kid-friendly and protein-rich option that adds visual appeal to your plate.

5. Miso or Doenjang Soup

While not always served with beef and rice, a light soup such as Korean soybean paste soup (doenjang-guk) or even a simple miso soup rounds out the meal with warmth and depth.

6. Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

This quick, spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing side that contrasts well with hot rice and savory beef. It’s light, hydrating, and easy to make in under 10 minutes.

Meal Tips and Serving Ideas

  • Make it a bowl: Serve the Korean beef and rice over steamed jasmine or short-grain white rice, then top with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a fried egg for extra richness.
  • Add gochujang: For spice lovers, a drizzle of Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) adds authentic heat and depth.
  • Meal prep friendly: This dish keeps well in the fridge and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for weekly meal planning.

Similar posts that you might be interested in:

Korean Beef and Rice Recipe
Korean Beef and Rice Recipe

Watch this Recipe Cooked Step-by-Step

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

How to make Korean Beef and Rice

I start with my ground beef taste base. Chopped onion and garlic. Fried. And to be truthful, there isn’t much I cook that doesn’t start this way. These seem to be our base for almost everything that we cook. Hubby claims it is the best smell in the world. I don’t add oil. I cook them with the ground beef so the fat will keep the onion and garlic from burning to my skillet.

Onions and Ginger in the skillet
Onions and Ginger in the skillet

While cooking the Korean beef, start your rice. I like using Minute Brown Rice, not as quick to make as white but I prefer the taste of brown.

As I cook the beef I am always breaking it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through. Drain the fat. I always dump my fried ground beef in a large strainer and then run it under water. Nothing ruins a  meal for me like greasy taste or texture.

 

Korean Beef mixture in the skillet
Korean Beef mixture in the skillet

Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.

I use 1/2 cup of brown sugar, I love sweet, you don’t have to add that much if you don’t are for sweet flavors as much, or maybe you want to add more, go for it.

Same goes for the crushed red pepper flakes, too much and my little guy will complain that it is a too spicy for him.

Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons
Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons

Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes. We like to have some of the sauce/liquid for our our rice. Try these magnetic measuring spoons from Amazon on this recipe.

Serve over rice.

Korean Beef Ready to Eat
Korean Beef Ready to Eat

This is my go to ground beef recipe. I love the beef. The sweet the heat. And did I mentioned that everyone in our house likes this. Last night Brookland not only ate all of her supper before anyone else but wanted and ate more. That never happens!

A 30 Minute Meal Idea

Oh, did I mention that this is a cheap and quick meal? Using Minute Rice this is a meal you can get on your table in well under 30 minutes, and even with traditional rice you can get on the table in 30 minutes.

This has become a go to meal for nights when I have forgotten to make or plan a supper, or for those days when we have been really busy running errands or going to homeschool groups or what have you.

 

Korean Beef
Yield: 5

Korean Beef and Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

With this meal taking less than 30 minutes to make, this is a great meal idea for even the busiest of nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Brown your ground beef.
  2. Chopped onion and garlic.
  3. While cooking the beef, start your rice.
  4. As you cook the beef break it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through.
  5. Drain the fat.
  6. Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve over your rice.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

 

Recommended Products for this Korean Beef & Rice Recipe:

 

Perfect Sides to Serve with Korean Beef and Rice

Looking to turn your easy Korean Beef and Rice into a well-rounded, satisfying meal? This flavorful dish—often made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil—pairs beautifully with a variety of Korean-inspired sides that enhance its bold, umami-packed taste. Whether you’re planning a quick family dinner or a casual meal prep session, these additions can make your table feel complete.

a bowl of food with chopsticks on a table
Kimchi

1. Kimchi

No Korean meal is truly complete without kimchi. This fermented cabbage side dish adds a spicy, tangy contrast to the savory beef and balances the richness with probiotics and crunch. Use store-bought or try your hand at a homemade version for added authenticity.

2. Steamed or Stir-Fried Vegetables

Steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach (sigeumchi namul), or stir-fried zucchini are excellent ways to add color, nutrition, and texture. They’re quick to prepare and offer a refreshing complement to the meat and rice.

3. Pickled Radish (Danmuji)

These bright yellow, slightly sweet pickled radish slices are a common Korean side dish (banchan). They provide a cool and tangy crunch that helps cut through the savory meat.

4. Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)

stainless steel fork on stainless steel round plate

Rolled omelets seasoned with green onions, carrots, and sometimes seaweed, these are a kid-friendly and protein-rich option that adds visual appeal to your plate.

5. Miso or Doenjang Soup

While not always served with beef and rice, a light soup such as Korean soybean paste soup (doenjang-guk) or even a simple miso soup rounds out the meal with warmth and depth.

6. Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

This quick, spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing side that contrasts well with hot rice and savory beef. It’s light, hydrating, and easy to make in under 10 minutes.

Meal Tips and Serving Ideas

  • Make it a bowl: Serve the Korean beef and rice over steamed jasmine or short-grain white rice, then top with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a fried egg for extra richness.
  • Add gochujang: For spice lovers, a drizzle of Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) adds authentic heat and depth.
  • Meal prep friendly: This dish keeps well in the fridge and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for weekly meal planning.

Similar posts that you might be interested in:

Onions and Ginger in the skillet
Onions and Ginger in the skillet

While cooking the Korean beef, start your rice. I like using Minute Brown Rice, not as quick to make as white but I prefer the taste of brown.

As I cook the beef I am always breaking it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through. Drain the fat. I always dump my fried ground beef in a large strainer and then run it under water. Nothing ruins a  meal for me like greasy taste or texture.

 

Korean Beef mixture in the skillet
Korean Beef mixture in the skillet

Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.

I use 1/2 cup of brown sugar, I love sweet, you don’t have to add that much if you don’t are for sweet flavors as much, or maybe you want to add more, go for it.

Same goes for the crushed red pepper flakes, too much and my little guy will complain that it is a too spicy for him.

Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons
Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons

Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes. We like to have some of the sauce/liquid for our our rice. Try these magnetic measuring spoons from Amazon on this recipe.

Serve over rice.

Korean Beef Ready to Eat
Korean Beef Ready to Eat

This is my go to ground beef recipe. I love the beef. The sweet the heat. And did I mentioned that everyone in our house likes this. Last night Brookland not only ate all of her supper before anyone else but wanted and ate more. That never happens!

A 30 Minute Meal Idea

Oh, did I mention that this is a cheap and quick meal? Using Minute Rice this is a meal you can get on your table in well under 30 minutes, and even with traditional rice you can get on the table in 30 minutes.

This has become a go to meal for nights when I have forgotten to make or plan a supper, or for those days when we have been really busy running errands or going to homeschool groups or what have you.

 

Korean Beef
Yield: 5

Korean Beef and Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

With this meal taking less than 30 minutes to make, this is a great meal idea for even the busiest of nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Brown your ground beef.
  2. Chopped onion and garlic.
  3. While cooking the beef, start your rice.
  4. As you cook the beef break it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through.
  5. Drain the fat.
  6. Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve over your rice.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

 

Recommended Products for this Korean Beef & Rice Recipe:

 

Perfect Sides to Serve with Korean Beef and Rice

Looking to turn your easy Korean Beef and Rice into a well-rounded, satisfying meal? This flavorful dish—often made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil—pairs beautifully with a variety of Korean-inspired sides that enhance its bold, umami-packed taste. Whether you’re planning a quick family dinner or a casual meal prep session, these additions can make your table feel complete.

a bowl of food with chopsticks on a table
Kimchi

1. Kimchi

No Korean meal is truly complete without kimchi. This fermented cabbage side dish adds a spicy, tangy contrast to the savory beef and balances the richness with probiotics and crunch. Use store-bought or try your hand at a homemade version for added authenticity.

2. Steamed or Stir-Fried Vegetables

Steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach (sigeumchi namul), or stir-fried zucchini are excellent ways to add color, nutrition, and texture. They’re quick to prepare and offer a refreshing complement to the meat and rice.

3. Pickled Radish (Danmuji)

These bright yellow, slightly sweet pickled radish slices are a common Korean side dish (banchan). They provide a cool and tangy crunch that helps cut through the savory meat.

4. Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)

stainless steel fork on stainless steel round plate

Rolled omelets seasoned with green onions, carrots, and sometimes seaweed, these are a kid-friendly and protein-rich option that adds visual appeal to your plate.

5. Miso or Doenjang Soup

While not always served with beef and rice, a light soup such as Korean soybean paste soup (doenjang-guk) or even a simple miso soup rounds out the meal with warmth and depth.

6. Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

This quick, spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing side that contrasts well with hot rice and savory beef. It’s light, hydrating, and easy to make in under 10 minutes.

Meal Tips and Serving Ideas

  • Make it a bowl: Serve the Korean beef and rice over steamed jasmine or short-grain white rice, then top with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a fried egg for extra richness.
  • Add gochujang: For spice lovers, a drizzle of Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) adds authentic heat and depth.
  • Meal prep friendly: This dish keeps well in the fridge and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for weekly meal planning.

Similar posts that you might be interested in:

Korean Beef and Rice Recipe
Korean Beef and Rice Recipe

Watch this Recipe Cooked Step-by-Step

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

How to make Korean Beef and Rice

I start with my ground beef taste base. Chopped onion and garlic. Fried. And to be truthful, there isn’t much I cook that doesn’t start this way. These seem to be our base for almost everything that we cook. Hubby claims it is the best smell in the world. I don’t add oil. I cook them with the ground beef so the fat will keep the onion and garlic from burning to my skillet.

Onions and Ginger in the skillet
Onions and Ginger in the skillet

While cooking the Korean beef, start your rice. I like using Minute Brown Rice, not as quick to make as white but I prefer the taste of brown.

As I cook the beef I am always breaking it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through. Drain the fat. I always dump my fried ground beef in a large strainer and then run it under water. Nothing ruins a  meal for me like greasy taste or texture.

 

Korean Beef mixture in the skillet
Korean Beef mixture in the skillet

Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.

I use 1/2 cup of brown sugar, I love sweet, you don’t have to add that much if you don’t are for sweet flavors as much, or maybe you want to add more, go for it.

Same goes for the crushed red pepper flakes, too much and my little guy will complain that it is a too spicy for him.

Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons
Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons

Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes. We like to have some of the sauce/liquid for our our rice. Try these magnetic measuring spoons from Amazon on this recipe.

Serve over rice.

Korean Beef Ready to Eat
Korean Beef Ready to Eat

This is my go to ground beef recipe. I love the beef. The sweet the heat. And did I mentioned that everyone in our house likes this. Last night Brookland not only ate all of her supper before anyone else but wanted and ate more. That never happens!

A 30 Minute Meal Idea

Oh, did I mention that this is a cheap and quick meal? Using Minute Rice this is a meal you can get on your table in well under 30 minutes, and even with traditional rice you can get on the table in 30 minutes.

This has become a go to meal for nights when I have forgotten to make or plan a supper, or for those days when we have been really busy running errands or going to homeschool groups or what have you.

 

Korean Beef
Yield: 5

Korean Beef and Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

With this meal taking less than 30 minutes to make, this is a great meal idea for even the busiest of nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Brown your ground beef.
  2. Chopped onion and garlic.
  3. While cooking the beef, start your rice.
  4. As you cook the beef break it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through.
  5. Drain the fat.
  6. Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve over your rice.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

 

Recommended Products for this Korean Beef & Rice Recipe:

 

Perfect Sides to Serve with Korean Beef and Rice

Looking to turn your easy Korean Beef and Rice into a well-rounded, satisfying meal? This flavorful dish—often made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil—pairs beautifully with a variety of Korean-inspired sides that enhance its bold, umami-packed taste. Whether you’re planning a quick family dinner or a casual meal prep session, these additions can make your table feel complete.

a bowl of food with chopsticks on a table
Kimchi

1. Kimchi

No Korean meal is truly complete without kimchi. This fermented cabbage side dish adds a spicy, tangy contrast to the savory beef and balances the richness with probiotics and crunch. Use store-bought or try your hand at a homemade version for added authenticity.

2. Steamed or Stir-Fried Vegetables

Steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach (sigeumchi namul), or stir-fried zucchini are excellent ways to add color, nutrition, and texture. They’re quick to prepare and offer a refreshing complement to the meat and rice.

3. Pickled Radish (Danmuji)

These bright yellow, slightly sweet pickled radish slices are a common Korean side dish (banchan). They provide a cool and tangy crunch that helps cut through the savory meat.

4. Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)

stainless steel fork on stainless steel round plate

Rolled omelets seasoned with green onions, carrots, and sometimes seaweed, these are a kid-friendly and protein-rich option that adds visual appeal to your plate.

5. Miso or Doenjang Soup

While not always served with beef and rice, a light soup such as Korean soybean paste soup (doenjang-guk) or even a simple miso soup rounds out the meal with warmth and depth.

6. Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

This quick, spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing side that contrasts well with hot rice and savory beef. It’s light, hydrating, and easy to make in under 10 minutes.

Meal Tips and Serving Ideas

  • Make it a bowl: Serve the Korean beef and rice over steamed jasmine or short-grain white rice, then top with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a fried egg for extra richness.
  • Add gochujang: For spice lovers, a drizzle of Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) adds authentic heat and depth.
  • Meal prep friendly: This dish keeps well in the fridge and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for weekly meal planning.

Similar posts that you might be interested in:

 

Korean Beef mixture in the skillet
Korean Beef mixture in the skillet

Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.

I use 1/2 cup of brown sugar, I love sweet, you don’t have to add that much if you don’t are for sweet flavors as much, or maybe you want to add more, go for it.

Same goes for the crushed red pepper flakes, too much and my little guy will complain that it is a too spicy for him.

Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons
Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons

Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes. We like to have some of the sauce/liquid for our our rice. Try these magnetic measuring spoons from Amazon on this recipe.

Serve over rice.

Korean Beef Ready to Eat
Korean Beef Ready to Eat

This is my go to ground beef recipe. I love the beef. The sweet the heat. And did I mentioned that everyone in our house likes this. Last night Brookland not only ate all of her supper before anyone else but wanted and ate more. That never happens!

A 30 Minute Meal Idea

Oh, did I mention that this is a cheap and quick meal? Using Minute Rice this is a meal you can get on your table in well under 30 minutes, and even with traditional rice you can get on the table in 30 minutes.

This has become a go to meal for nights when I have forgotten to make or plan a supper, or for those days when we have been really busy running errands or going to homeschool groups or what have you.

 

Korean Beef
Yield: 5

Korean Beef and Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

With this meal taking less than 30 minutes to make, this is a great meal idea for even the busiest of nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Brown your ground beef.
  2. Chopped onion and garlic.
  3. While cooking the beef, start your rice.
  4. As you cook the beef break it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through.
  5. Drain the fat.
  6. Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve over your rice.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

 

Recommended Products for this Korean Beef & Rice Recipe:

 

Perfect Sides to Serve with Korean Beef and Rice

Looking to turn your easy Korean Beef and Rice into a well-rounded, satisfying meal? This flavorful dish—often made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil—pairs beautifully with a variety of Korean-inspired sides that enhance its bold, umami-packed taste. Whether you’re planning a quick family dinner or a casual meal prep session, these additions can make your table feel complete.

a bowl of food with chopsticks on a table
Kimchi

1. Kimchi

No Korean meal is truly complete without kimchi. This fermented cabbage side dish adds a spicy, tangy contrast to the savory beef and balances the richness with probiotics and crunch. Use store-bought or try your hand at a homemade version for added authenticity.

2. Steamed or Stir-Fried Vegetables

Steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach (sigeumchi namul), or stir-fried zucchini are excellent ways to add color, nutrition, and texture. They’re quick to prepare and offer a refreshing complement to the meat and rice.

3. Pickled Radish (Danmuji)

These bright yellow, slightly sweet pickled radish slices are a common Korean side dish (banchan). They provide a cool and tangy crunch that helps cut through the savory meat.

4. Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)

stainless steel fork on stainless steel round plate

Rolled omelets seasoned with green onions, carrots, and sometimes seaweed, these are a kid-friendly and protein-rich option that adds visual appeal to your plate.

5. Miso or Doenjang Soup

While not always served with beef and rice, a light soup such as Korean soybean paste soup (doenjang-guk) or even a simple miso soup rounds out the meal with warmth and depth.

6. Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

This quick, spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing side that contrasts well with hot rice and savory beef. It’s light, hydrating, and easy to make in under 10 minutes.

Meal Tips and Serving Ideas

  • Make it a bowl: Serve the Korean beef and rice over steamed jasmine or short-grain white rice, then top with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a fried egg for extra richness.
  • Add gochujang: For spice lovers, a drizzle of Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) adds authentic heat and depth.
  • Meal prep friendly: This dish keeps well in the fridge and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for weekly meal planning.

Similar posts that you might be interested in:

Onions and Ginger in the skillet
Onions and Ginger in the skillet

While cooking the Korean beef, start your rice. I like using Minute Brown Rice, not as quick to make as white but I prefer the taste of brown.

As I cook the beef I am always breaking it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through. Drain the fat. I always dump my fried ground beef in a large strainer and then run it under water. Nothing ruins a  meal for me like greasy taste or texture.

 

Korean Beef mixture in the skillet
Korean Beef mixture in the skillet

Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.

I use 1/2 cup of brown sugar, I love sweet, you don’t have to add that much if you don’t are for sweet flavors as much, or maybe you want to add more, go for it.

Same goes for the crushed red pepper flakes, too much and my little guy will complain that it is a too spicy for him.

Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons
Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons

Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes. We like to have some of the sauce/liquid for our our rice. Try these magnetic measuring spoons from Amazon on this recipe.

Serve over rice.

Korean Beef Ready to Eat
Korean Beef Ready to Eat

This is my go to ground beef recipe. I love the beef. The sweet the heat. And did I mentioned that everyone in our house likes this. Last night Brookland not only ate all of her supper before anyone else but wanted and ate more. That never happens!

A 30 Minute Meal Idea

Oh, did I mention that this is a cheap and quick meal? Using Minute Rice this is a meal you can get on your table in well under 30 minutes, and even with traditional rice you can get on the table in 30 minutes.

This has become a go to meal for nights when I have forgotten to make or plan a supper, or for those days when we have been really busy running errands or going to homeschool groups or what have you.

 

Korean Beef
Yield: 5

Korean Beef and Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

With this meal taking less than 30 minutes to make, this is a great meal idea for even the busiest of nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Brown your ground beef.
  2. Chopped onion and garlic.
  3. While cooking the beef, start your rice.
  4. As you cook the beef break it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through.
  5. Drain the fat.
  6. Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve over your rice.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

 

Recommended Products for this Korean Beef & Rice Recipe:

 

Perfect Sides to Serve with Korean Beef and Rice

Looking to turn your easy Korean Beef and Rice into a well-rounded, satisfying meal? This flavorful dish—often made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil—pairs beautifully with a variety of Korean-inspired sides that enhance its bold, umami-packed taste. Whether you’re planning a quick family dinner or a casual meal prep session, these additions can make your table feel complete.

a bowl of food with chopsticks on a table
Kimchi

1. Kimchi

No Korean meal is truly complete without kimchi. This fermented cabbage side dish adds a spicy, tangy contrast to the savory beef and balances the richness with probiotics and crunch. Use store-bought or try your hand at a homemade version for added authenticity.

2. Steamed or Stir-Fried Vegetables

Steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach (sigeumchi namul), or stir-fried zucchini are excellent ways to add color, nutrition, and texture. They’re quick to prepare and offer a refreshing complement to the meat and rice.

3. Pickled Radish (Danmuji)

These bright yellow, slightly sweet pickled radish slices are a common Korean side dish (banchan). They provide a cool and tangy crunch that helps cut through the savory meat.

4. Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)

stainless steel fork on stainless steel round plate

Rolled omelets seasoned with green onions, carrots, and sometimes seaweed, these are a kid-friendly and protein-rich option that adds visual appeal to your plate.

5. Miso or Doenjang Soup

While not always served with beef and rice, a light soup such as Korean soybean paste soup (doenjang-guk) or even a simple miso soup rounds out the meal with warmth and depth.

6. Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

This quick, spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing side that contrasts well with hot rice and savory beef. It’s light, hydrating, and easy to make in under 10 minutes.

Meal Tips and Serving Ideas

  • Make it a bowl: Serve the Korean beef and rice over steamed jasmine or short-grain white rice, then top with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a fried egg for extra richness.
  • Add gochujang: For spice lovers, a drizzle of Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) adds authentic heat and depth.
  • Meal prep friendly: This dish keeps well in the fridge and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for weekly meal planning.

Similar posts that you might be interested in:

Korean Beef and Rice Recipe
Korean Beef and Rice Recipe

Watch this Recipe Cooked Step-by-Step

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

How to make Korean Beef and Rice

I start with my ground beef taste base. Chopped onion and garlic. Fried. And to be truthful, there isn’t much I cook that doesn’t start this way. These seem to be our base for almost everything that we cook. Hubby claims it is the best smell in the world. I don’t add oil. I cook them with the ground beef so the fat will keep the onion and garlic from burning to my skillet.

Onions and Ginger in the skillet
Onions and Ginger in the skillet

While cooking the Korean beef, start your rice. I like using Minute Brown Rice, not as quick to make as white but I prefer the taste of brown.

As I cook the beef I am always breaking it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through. Drain the fat. I always dump my fried ground beef in a large strainer and then run it under water. Nothing ruins a  meal for me like greasy taste or texture.

 

Korean Beef mixture in the skillet
Korean Beef mixture in the skillet

Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.

I use 1/2 cup of brown sugar, I love sweet, you don’t have to add that much if you don’t are for sweet flavors as much, or maybe you want to add more, go for it.

Same goes for the crushed red pepper flakes, too much and my little guy will complain that it is a too spicy for him.

Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons
Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons

Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes. We like to have some of the sauce/liquid for our our rice. Try these magnetic measuring spoons from Amazon on this recipe.

Serve over rice.

Korean Beef Ready to Eat
Korean Beef Ready to Eat

This is my go to ground beef recipe. I love the beef. The sweet the heat. And did I mentioned that everyone in our house likes this. Last night Brookland not only ate all of her supper before anyone else but wanted and ate more. That never happens!

A 30 Minute Meal Idea

Oh, did I mention that this is a cheap and quick meal? Using Minute Rice this is a meal you can get on your table in well under 30 minutes, and even with traditional rice you can get on the table in 30 minutes.

This has become a go to meal for nights when I have forgotten to make or plan a supper, or for those days when we have been really busy running errands or going to homeschool groups or what have you.

 

Korean Beef
Yield: 5

Korean Beef and Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

With this meal taking less than 30 minutes to make, this is a great meal idea for even the busiest of nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Brown your ground beef.
  2. Chopped onion and garlic.
  3. While cooking the beef, start your rice.
  4. As you cook the beef break it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through.
  5. Drain the fat.
  6. Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve over your rice.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

 

Recommended Products for this Korean Beef & Rice Recipe:

 

Perfect Sides to Serve with Korean Beef and Rice

Looking to turn your easy Korean Beef and Rice into a well-rounded, satisfying meal? This flavorful dish—often made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil—pairs beautifully with a variety of Korean-inspired sides that enhance its bold, umami-packed taste. Whether you’re planning a quick family dinner or a casual meal prep session, these additions can make your table feel complete.

a bowl of food with chopsticks on a table
Kimchi

1. Kimchi

No Korean meal is truly complete without kimchi. This fermented cabbage side dish adds a spicy, tangy contrast to the savory beef and balances the richness with probiotics and crunch. Use store-bought or try your hand at a homemade version for added authenticity.

2. Steamed or Stir-Fried Vegetables

Steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach (sigeumchi namul), or stir-fried zucchini are excellent ways to add color, nutrition, and texture. They’re quick to prepare and offer a refreshing complement to the meat and rice.

3. Pickled Radish (Danmuji)

These bright yellow, slightly sweet pickled radish slices are a common Korean side dish (banchan). They provide a cool and tangy crunch that helps cut through the savory meat.

4. Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)

stainless steel fork on stainless steel round plate

Rolled omelets seasoned with green onions, carrots, and sometimes seaweed, these are a kid-friendly and protein-rich option that adds visual appeal to your plate.

5. Miso or Doenjang Soup

While not always served with beef and rice, a light soup such as Korean soybean paste soup (doenjang-guk) or even a simple miso soup rounds out the meal with warmth and depth.

6. Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

This quick, spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing side that contrasts well with hot rice and savory beef. It’s light, hydrating, and easy to make in under 10 minutes.

Meal Tips and Serving Ideas

  • Make it a bowl: Serve the Korean beef and rice over steamed jasmine or short-grain white rice, then top with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a fried egg for extra richness.
  • Add gochujang: For spice lovers, a drizzle of Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) adds authentic heat and depth.
  • Meal prep friendly: This dish keeps well in the fridge and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for weekly meal planning.

Similar posts that you might be interested in:

When I first made this dish it was because I needed something to make with the ground beef I had taken out for supper. Now, this has become a go to meal. I can make it without thinking about it, and I know that everyone my house is going to gobble it up without anyone complaining about it. This Korean beef and rice meal is easy to make, and with it taking less than 30 minutes, is perfect for even those busy nights you have.

Korean Beef Ready to Eat
Korean Beef Ready to Eat

This is my go to ground beef recipe. I love the beef. The sweet the heat. And did I mentioned that everyone in our house likes this. Last night Brookland not only ate all of her supper before anyone else but wanted and ate more. That never happens!

A 30 Minute Meal Idea

Oh, did I mention that this is a cheap and quick meal? Using Minute Rice this is a meal you can get on your table in well under 30 minutes, and even with traditional rice you can get on the table in 30 minutes.

This has become a go to meal for nights when I have forgotten to make or plan a supper, or for those days when we have been really busy running errands or going to homeschool groups or what have you.

 

Korean Beef
Yield: 5

Korean Beef and Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

With this meal taking less than 30 minutes to make, this is a great meal idea for even the busiest of nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Brown your ground beef.
  2. Chopped onion and garlic.
  3. While cooking the beef, start your rice.
  4. As you cook the beef break it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through.
  5. Drain the fat.
  6. Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve over your rice.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

 

Recommended Products for this Korean Beef & Rice Recipe:

 

Perfect Sides to Serve with Korean Beef and Rice

Looking to turn your easy Korean Beef and Rice into a well-rounded, satisfying meal? This flavorful dish—often made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil—pairs beautifully with a variety of Korean-inspired sides that enhance its bold, umami-packed taste. Whether you’re planning a quick family dinner or a casual meal prep session, these additions can make your table feel complete.

a bowl of food with chopsticks on a table
Kimchi

1. Kimchi

No Korean meal is truly complete without kimchi. This fermented cabbage side dish adds a spicy, tangy contrast to the savory beef and balances the richness with probiotics and crunch. Use store-bought or try your hand at a homemade version for added authenticity.

2. Steamed or Stir-Fried Vegetables

Steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach (sigeumchi namul), or stir-fried zucchini are excellent ways to add color, nutrition, and texture. They’re quick to prepare and offer a refreshing complement to the meat and rice.

3. Pickled Radish (Danmuji)

These bright yellow, slightly sweet pickled radish slices are a common Korean side dish (banchan). They provide a cool and tangy crunch that helps cut through the savory meat.

4. Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)

stainless steel fork on stainless steel round plate

Rolled omelets seasoned with green onions, carrots, and sometimes seaweed, these are a kid-friendly and protein-rich option that adds visual appeal to your plate.

5. Miso or Doenjang Soup

While not always served with beef and rice, a light soup such as Korean soybean paste soup (doenjang-guk) or even a simple miso soup rounds out the meal with warmth and depth.

6. Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

This quick, spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing side that contrasts well with hot rice and savory beef. It’s light, hydrating, and easy to make in under 10 minutes.

Meal Tips and Serving Ideas

  • Make it a bowl: Serve the Korean beef and rice over steamed jasmine or short-grain white rice, then top with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a fried egg for extra richness.
  • Add gochujang: For spice lovers, a drizzle of Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) adds authentic heat and depth.
  • Meal prep friendly: This dish keeps well in the fridge and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for weekly meal planning.

Similar posts that you might be interested in:

 

Korean Beef mixture in the skillet
Korean Beef mixture in the skillet

Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.

I use 1/2 cup of brown sugar, I love sweet, you don’t have to add that much if you don’t are for sweet flavors as much, or maybe you want to add more, go for it.

Same goes for the crushed red pepper flakes, too much and my little guy will complain that it is a too spicy for him.

Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons
Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons

Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes. We like to have some of the sauce/liquid for our our rice. Try these magnetic measuring spoons from Amazon on this recipe.

Serve over rice.

Korean Beef Ready to Eat
Korean Beef Ready to Eat

This is my go to ground beef recipe. I love the beef. The sweet the heat. And did I mentioned that everyone in our house likes this. Last night Brookland not only ate all of her supper before anyone else but wanted and ate more. That never happens!

A 30 Minute Meal Idea

Oh, did I mention that this is a cheap and quick meal? Using Minute Rice this is a meal you can get on your table in well under 30 minutes, and even with traditional rice you can get on the table in 30 minutes.

This has become a go to meal for nights when I have forgotten to make or plan a supper, or for those days when we have been really busy running errands or going to homeschool groups or what have you.

 

Korean Beef
Yield: 5

Korean Beef and Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

With this meal taking less than 30 minutes to make, this is a great meal idea for even the busiest of nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Brown your ground beef.
  2. Chopped onion and garlic.
  3. While cooking the beef, start your rice.
  4. As you cook the beef break it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through.
  5. Drain the fat.
  6. Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve over your rice.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

 

Recommended Products for this Korean Beef & Rice Recipe:

 

Perfect Sides to Serve with Korean Beef and Rice

Looking to turn your easy Korean Beef and Rice into a well-rounded, satisfying meal? This flavorful dish—often made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil—pairs beautifully with a variety of Korean-inspired sides that enhance its bold, umami-packed taste. Whether you’re planning a quick family dinner or a casual meal prep session, these additions can make your table feel complete.

a bowl of food with chopsticks on a table
Kimchi

1. Kimchi

No Korean meal is truly complete without kimchi. This fermented cabbage side dish adds a spicy, tangy contrast to the savory beef and balances the richness with probiotics and crunch. Use store-bought or try your hand at a homemade version for added authenticity.

2. Steamed or Stir-Fried Vegetables

Steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach (sigeumchi namul), or stir-fried zucchini are excellent ways to add color, nutrition, and texture. They’re quick to prepare and offer a refreshing complement to the meat and rice.

3. Pickled Radish (Danmuji)

These bright yellow, slightly sweet pickled radish slices are a common Korean side dish (banchan). They provide a cool and tangy crunch that helps cut through the savory meat.

4. Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)

stainless steel fork on stainless steel round plate

Rolled omelets seasoned with green onions, carrots, and sometimes seaweed, these are a kid-friendly and protein-rich option that adds visual appeal to your plate.

5. Miso or Doenjang Soup

While not always served with beef and rice, a light soup such as Korean soybean paste soup (doenjang-guk) or even a simple miso soup rounds out the meal with warmth and depth.

6. Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

This quick, spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing side that contrasts well with hot rice and savory beef. It’s light, hydrating, and easy to make in under 10 minutes.

Meal Tips and Serving Ideas

  • Make it a bowl: Serve the Korean beef and rice over steamed jasmine or short-grain white rice, then top with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a fried egg for extra richness.
  • Add gochujang: For spice lovers, a drizzle of Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) adds authentic heat and depth.
  • Meal prep friendly: This dish keeps well in the fridge and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for weekly meal planning.

Similar posts that you might be interested in:

Onions and Ginger in the skillet
Onions and Ginger in the skillet

While cooking the Korean beef, start your rice. I like using Minute Brown Rice, not as quick to make as white but I prefer the taste of brown.

As I cook the beef I am always breaking it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through. Drain the fat. I always dump my fried ground beef in a large strainer and then run it under water. Nothing ruins a  meal for me like greasy taste or texture.

 

Korean Beef mixture in the skillet
Korean Beef mixture in the skillet

Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.

I use 1/2 cup of brown sugar, I love sweet, you don’t have to add that much if you don’t are for sweet flavors as much, or maybe you want to add more, go for it.

Same goes for the crushed red pepper flakes, too much and my little guy will complain that it is a too spicy for him.

Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons
Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons

Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes. We like to have some of the sauce/liquid for our our rice. Try these magnetic measuring spoons from Amazon on this recipe.

Serve over rice.

Korean Beef Ready to Eat
Korean Beef Ready to Eat

This is my go to ground beef recipe. I love the beef. The sweet the heat. And did I mentioned that everyone in our house likes this. Last night Brookland not only ate all of her supper before anyone else but wanted and ate more. That never happens!

A 30 Minute Meal Idea

Oh, did I mention that this is a cheap and quick meal? Using Minute Rice this is a meal you can get on your table in well under 30 minutes, and even with traditional rice you can get on the table in 30 minutes.

This has become a go to meal for nights when I have forgotten to make or plan a supper, or for those days when we have been really busy running errands or going to homeschool groups or what have you.

 

Korean Beef
Yield: 5

Korean Beef and Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

With this meal taking less than 30 minutes to make, this is a great meal idea for even the busiest of nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Brown your ground beef.
  2. Chopped onion and garlic.
  3. While cooking the beef, start your rice.
  4. As you cook the beef break it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through.
  5. Drain the fat.
  6. Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve over your rice.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

 

Recommended Products for this Korean Beef & Rice Recipe:

 

Perfect Sides to Serve with Korean Beef and Rice

Looking to turn your easy Korean Beef and Rice into a well-rounded, satisfying meal? This flavorful dish—often made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil—pairs beautifully with a variety of Korean-inspired sides that enhance its bold, umami-packed taste. Whether you’re planning a quick family dinner or a casual meal prep session, these additions can make your table feel complete.

a bowl of food with chopsticks on a table
Kimchi

1. Kimchi

No Korean meal is truly complete without kimchi. This fermented cabbage side dish adds a spicy, tangy contrast to the savory beef and balances the richness with probiotics and crunch. Use store-bought or try your hand at a homemade version for added authenticity.

2. Steamed or Stir-Fried Vegetables

Steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach (sigeumchi namul), or stir-fried zucchini are excellent ways to add color, nutrition, and texture. They’re quick to prepare and offer a refreshing complement to the meat and rice.

3. Pickled Radish (Danmuji)

These bright yellow, slightly sweet pickled radish slices are a common Korean side dish (banchan). They provide a cool and tangy crunch that helps cut through the savory meat.

4. Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)

stainless steel fork on stainless steel round plate

Rolled omelets seasoned with green onions, carrots, and sometimes seaweed, these are a kid-friendly and protein-rich option that adds visual appeal to your plate.

5. Miso or Doenjang Soup

While not always served with beef and rice, a light soup such as Korean soybean paste soup (doenjang-guk) or even a simple miso soup rounds out the meal with warmth and depth.

6. Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

This quick, spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing side that contrasts well with hot rice and savory beef. It’s light, hydrating, and easy to make in under 10 minutes.

Meal Tips and Serving Ideas

  • Make it a bowl: Serve the Korean beef and rice over steamed jasmine or short-grain white rice, then top with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a fried egg for extra richness.
  • Add gochujang: For spice lovers, a drizzle of Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) adds authentic heat and depth.
  • Meal prep friendly: This dish keeps well in the fridge and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for weekly meal planning.

Similar posts that you might be interested in:

Korean Beef and Rice Recipe
Korean Beef and Rice Recipe

Watch this Recipe Cooked Step-by-Step

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

How to make Korean Beef and Rice

I start with my ground beef taste base. Chopped onion and garlic. Fried. And to be truthful, there isn’t much I cook that doesn’t start this way. These seem to be our base for almost everything that we cook. Hubby claims it is the best smell in the world. I don’t add oil. I cook them with the ground beef so the fat will keep the onion and garlic from burning to my skillet.

Onions and Ginger in the skillet
Onions and Ginger in the skillet

While cooking the Korean beef, start your rice. I like using Minute Brown Rice, not as quick to make as white but I prefer the taste of brown.

As I cook the beef I am always breaking it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through. Drain the fat. I always dump my fried ground beef in a large strainer and then run it under water. Nothing ruins a  meal for me like greasy taste or texture.

 

Korean Beef mixture in the skillet
Korean Beef mixture in the skillet

Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.

I use 1/2 cup of brown sugar, I love sweet, you don’t have to add that much if you don’t are for sweet flavors as much, or maybe you want to add more, go for it.

Same goes for the crushed red pepper flakes, too much and my little guy will complain that it is a too spicy for him.

Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons
Korean Beef ingredients in measuring spoons

Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes. We like to have some of the sauce/liquid for our our rice. Try these magnetic measuring spoons from Amazon on this recipe.

Serve over rice.

Korean Beef Ready to Eat
Korean Beef Ready to Eat

This is my go to ground beef recipe. I love the beef. The sweet the heat. And did I mentioned that everyone in our house likes this. Last night Brookland not only ate all of her supper before anyone else but wanted and ate more. That never happens!

A 30 Minute Meal Idea

Oh, did I mention that this is a cheap and quick meal? Using Minute Rice this is a meal you can get on your table in well under 30 minutes, and even with traditional rice you can get on the table in 30 minutes.

This has become a go to meal for nights when I have forgotten to make or plan a supper, or for those days when we have been really busy running errands or going to homeschool groups or what have you.

 

Korean Beef
Yield: 5

Korean Beef and Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

With this meal taking less than 30 minutes to make, this is a great meal idea for even the busiest of nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Brown your ground beef.
  2. Chopped onion and garlic.
  3. While cooking the beef, start your rice.
  4. As you cook the beef break it up. You want it to be small pieces, not large chunks. Cook it all the way through.
  5. Drain the fat.
  6. Over low heat, with your ground beef, onion and garlic in your pan, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of ginger, 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Mix and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve over your rice.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

 

Recommended Products for this Korean Beef & Rice Recipe:

 

Perfect Sides to Serve with Korean Beef and Rice

Looking to turn your easy Korean Beef and Rice into a well-rounded, satisfying meal? This flavorful dish—often made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil—pairs beautifully with a variety of Korean-inspired sides that enhance its bold, umami-packed taste. Whether you’re planning a quick family dinner or a casual meal prep session, these additions can make your table feel complete.

a bowl of food with chopsticks on a table
Kimchi

1. Kimchi

No Korean meal is truly complete without kimchi. This fermented cabbage side dish adds a spicy, tangy contrast to the savory beef and balances the richness with probiotics and crunch. Use store-bought or try your hand at a homemade version for added authenticity.

2. Steamed or Stir-Fried Vegetables

Steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach (sigeumchi namul), or stir-fried zucchini are excellent ways to add color, nutrition, and texture. They’re quick to prepare and offer a refreshing complement to the meat and rice.

3. Pickled Radish (Danmuji)

These bright yellow, slightly sweet pickled radish slices are a common Korean side dish (banchan). They provide a cool and tangy crunch that helps cut through the savory meat.

4. Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)

stainless steel fork on stainless steel round plate

Rolled omelets seasoned with green onions, carrots, and sometimes seaweed, these are a kid-friendly and protein-rich option that adds visual appeal to your plate.

5. Miso or Doenjang Soup

While not always served with beef and rice, a light soup such as Korean soybean paste soup (doenjang-guk) or even a simple miso soup rounds out the meal with warmth and depth.

6. Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

This quick, spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing side that contrasts well with hot rice and savory beef. It’s light, hydrating, and easy to make in under 10 minutes.

Meal Tips and Serving Ideas

  • Make it a bowl: Serve the Korean beef and rice over steamed jasmine or short-grain white rice, then top with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a fried egg for extra richness.
  • Add gochujang: For spice lovers, a drizzle of Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) adds authentic heat and depth.
  • Meal prep friendly: This dish keeps well in the fridge and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for weekly meal planning.

Similar posts that you might be interested in:

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