Description
Korean ground beef brings sizzling flavor to your dinner table with minimal effort. Packed with umami and ready in minutes, this quick meal will become a weeknight staple that keeps your family coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
Garnish and Spice:
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Salt
- Pepper
Serving Base:
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Grab your large skillet and warm it at medium heat (375°F) for an even cooking surface.
- Drop the 1 lb ground beef into the skillet, using your wooden spoon to break it into small crumbles while cooking for 5-7 minutes.
- Check that your beef reaches a perfect golden-brown color and drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Toss 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced ginger into the meat, stirring continuously for exactly 1 minute to release their aromatic flavors.
- Pour 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp brown sugar over the beef, mixing thoroughly to coat each morsel.
- Sprinkle ½ tsp red pepper flakes for a gentle kick if your taste buds enjoy a hint of spice.
- Allow the mixture to simmer at low heat (250°F) for 2-3 minutes, letting the seasonings meld deeply into the meat.
- Fold in 2 chopped green onions and season with a pinch of salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Plate the beef over 2 cups of steamed rice and garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds for a delightful crunch.
Notes
- Let the ground beef get a nice golden-brown color for deeper flavor and better texture.
- Use lean ground beef to control the amount of fat in the dish and prevent greasy results.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on your spice tolerance, starting with a small amount and adding more if desired.
- Fresh garlic and ginger make a big difference in the overall taste compared to pre-minced versions.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-11 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg