Korean Beef Using Ground Beef
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistibly savory and sweet Korean Beef made with ground beef! This quick and easy recipe delivers bold Korean-inspired flavors in just 25 minutes, featuring a rich sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and a touch of ginger and garlic for a perfectly balanced umami profile. The slight kick of red pepper flakes pairs perfectly with the freshness of chopped green onions, making this dish a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Serve this flavorful ground beef over a bed of fluffy steamed rice for a comforting meal that’s both budget-friendly and family-approved. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for an optional garnish that adds extra flavor and visual appeal. Perfect for busy nights, this Korean ground beef recipe is a must-try for fans of quick, flavorful Asian-inspired meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.333 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 3 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Steamed rice (for serving)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Add the chopped green onions and black pepper to the beef. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve the Korean ground beef over steamed rice.
Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.8 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.0 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3396 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.3 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g | ||
| Protein | 111.9 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 21.5 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 1968 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
