An Asian-inspired garlic beef bowl that combines the flavors of ground beef, ginger, soy sauce, garlic, and other aromatic flavors.
Served over rice, this is a budget-friendly dinner idea that only takes 20 minutes to make. It’s also a one-pan meal, one of my favorite types of meals!
I love the fact that this garlic beef skillet meal is a one-pan meal that only takes 20 minutes to make. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or crazy days when you don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- If you love Asian-inspired flavors, this garlic beef bowl gives you just that.
- It’s quick and easy. It’s a 20-minute dinner idea that’s easy to make.
- You only need one pan. This makes for easy cleanup.
- The ingredients are easily found at most of your local grocery stores.
- This Asian garlic beef skillet meal is bursting with flavor.
- It’s a filling meal that’s budget friendly.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Ground Beef: The meat of this Asian inspired dish. We use 2 pounds of 90/10 ground beef for this recipe.
Soy Sauce: Both light and dark soy sauce are used.
Garlic & Ginger: The combination of the two give this dish a wonder aroma and flavor. Both ginger and garlic also have many health benefits. Grated ginger and minced garlic are used.
Brown Sugar: Adding the brown sugar gives the Asian garlic beef bowl a tad of sweetness.
Cornstarch: To help thicken the sauce.
Vegetables: Mung bean sprouts, shredded carrots, and diced spring onions. These will not only add extra flavor the dish but it gives it some texture as well.
Rice: White rice or jasmine rice, whichever you prefer.
How to Make the Asian Garlic Beef Bowl Over Rice
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef until it’s cooked thoroughly. Drain and pat dry. Turn the heat down to low and add the beef back to the skillet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together both soy sauces, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar. Mix in 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and continue whisking until the sauce is completely mixed. (This can be done while the ground beef is cooking, just be sure to stir it once in a while as you’re waiting for the beef to get done).
- Stir the soy sauce mixture into the cooked ground beef and mix well.
- Add the mung bean sprouts and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the diced onions and shredded carrots.
- Remove from heat and cover with a lid. This will allow the onions and carrots to soften. Let it sit for about three minutes.
- Serve over rice.
Asian Garlic Beef Bowl Over Rice
An Asian-inspired garlic beef bowl that combines the flavors of ground beef, ginger, soy sauce, garlic, and other aromatic flavors.
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1/4 c light soy sauce
- 1/4 c dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 small bag of mung bean sprouts
- 1 c shredded carrots
- 1 bundle spring onions; diced
In a skillet, brown the ground beef until it’s cooked thoroughly. Drain and pat dry. Turn the heat down to low and add the beef back to the skillet.
In a small bowl, whisk together both soy sauces, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar. Mix in 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and continue whisking until the sauce is completely mixed. (This can be done while the ground beef is cooking, just be sure to stir it once in a while as you’re waiting for the beef to get done).
Stir the soy sauce mixture into the cooked ground beef and mix well.
Add the mung bean sprouts and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the diced onions and shredded carrots.
Remove from heat and cover with a lid. This will allow the onions and carrots to soften. Let it sit for about three minutes.
Serve over rice.
