Low Sodium Korean Beef
Discover the bold and savory flavors of Low Sodium Korean Beef, a healthier twist on the classic takeout favorite that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This quick and easy recipe combines lean ground beef with a flavorful sauce made from low sodium soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, garlic, and freshly grated ginger, ensuring a deliciously rich taste while keeping your sodium intake in check. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is served over a hearty base of brown rice and paired with steamed broccoli for a balanced and wholesome meal. Topped with sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a vibrant finish, this low sodium Korean beef recipe is both family-friendly and packed with irresistible umami flavors. Ideal for those seeking flavorful yet health-conscious dinner options, this recipe will satisfy your cravings without compromise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 cups steamed broccoli
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the lean ground beef and cook until it's browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5 minutes.
Once browned, drain any excess fat from the skillet and return the beef to the heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, stirring for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and stir to coat evenly. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
Reduce the heat to low, add the black pepper and sesame seeds, and stir well.
Remove the skillet from the heat and fold in the sliced green onions.
Serve the Korean beef over a bed of cooked brown rice with steamed broccoli on the side.
Garnish with additional sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 281 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 1781 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.8 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.2 g | ||
| Protein | 116.6 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1523 mg | 32% | |
*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.
