Korean Ground Beef
This flavorful Korean Ground Beef recipe is a quick and easy dish packed with savory, sweet, and umami notes, perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef.
- Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
- Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions.
- Serve hot over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
For added texture, top with steamed or sautéed vegetables like broccoli or carrots, and try adding a fried egg on top for a complete meal.