Description
A quick and easy Korean ground beef dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, packed with zesty flavors and family-friendly options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 3 green onions, chopped (reserve some for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooked rice for serving
- Optional: steamed broccoli or bell peppers for a refreshing crunch
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon—about 5 minutes.
- Once the beef is fully cooked, drain any excess grease, if necessary. Return the skillet to the heat, keeping everything in that savory goodness.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef, cooking for another minute to allow the fragrances to fill your kitchen—trust me, this part is pure bliss!
- Pour in the soy sauce, brown sugar (or honey), and sesame oil. Sprinkle in the black pepper, letting everything simmer for about 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens a bit.
- Stir in the chopped green onions, reserving a few for garnish, and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve the Korean beef over a bed of fluffy white or brown rice, topping it with the reserved green onions for that perfect finishing touch. Add steamed broccoli or bell peppers for an extra layer of deliciousness if you prefer!
Notes
Make-Ahead Advice: Prepare the ground beef mixture ahead of time, and simply heat it up when you’re ready to enjoy a cozy dinner. Storing Leftovers: Store any leftover Korean beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It also freezes well for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg