Ingredients
For Sauce Mixture:
- ¼ cup Tamari sauce
- 2 tablespoons pure honey
- 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
For Beef Stir Fry:
- 3 tablespoons canola or olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef (90% lean)
- Optional garnishes: thinly sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, Gochujang Sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce mixture: In a bowl, combine tamari sauce, honey, Asian sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Stir thoroughly to combine and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat canola or olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to smoke slightly. Add chopped onion and garlic, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Stir and break it into small pieces as it cooks for 1-2 minutes. When the beef is halfway cooked, pour in the prepared sauce mixture, stirring to evenly coat the meat.
- Finish cooking: Continue cooking until the ground beef is completely browned and cooked through, ensuring the sauce is well incorporated.
- Serve: Immediately spoon the beef mixture over warm bowls of cooked rice. Gently mix the beef into the rice a little for best flavor. Garnish optionally with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, or a dollop of Gochujang sauce.
Notes
- If using 90% lean ground beef, draining is not necessary; the natural juices enhance flavor.
- Tamari sauce is preferred over regular soy sauce because it’s gluten-free, less salty, and has more depth of flavor.
- Mixing the beef fully into the rice results in the best taste for the Korean beef bowl.
- This recipe pairs excellently with Instant Pot Jasmine Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice as part of a hearty family meal.
- Part of our Asian Recipes Collection – great for quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten Free
