Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef along with minced garlic and cook until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink. Break it apart into small crumbles as it cooks to ensure even texture and flavor throughout.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. This savory-sweet sauce brings that signature Korean beef flavor to your meal prep bowls.
Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked ground beef and stir to coat evenly. Let the mixture simmer for 1–2 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend and the sauce to slightly thicken.
Divide 1/2 cup of cooked rice into each of four meal prep containers. For convenience, you can use leftover rice or prepackaged microwaveable rice, which works great for busy moms and quick meal prep sessions.
Spoon 1/2 cup of the flavorful Korean beef mixture over the rice in each container. This ensures each meal prep bowl has the perfect balance of protein and carbs.
Add 1/2 cup of cooked broccoli florets to each container. Using frozen broccoli steamed in microwave-safe bags is a time-saving option that keeps things easy and nutritious.
Seal the meal prep containers and store them in the refrigerator. When you're ready to eat, simply warm the bowls in the microwave. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.
