Quick Easy Korean Ground Beef
Crumbled beef simmered in a glossy sauce of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil, served over rice.
Equipment
- Large nonstick skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce tamari for gluten free
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh grated or ground ginger
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 4 cup steamed white rice for serving
- green onions thinly sliced, for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown the beef. Cook the beef in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.
- Add the garlic. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sauce. Stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer. Cook on low for 2 to 3 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Serve. Spoon over hot rice and top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Substitutions: Tamari makes it gluten free. Honey replaces brown sugar. Ground turkey or pork work well.
Tips: Break the beef into small crumbles and add the garlic after browning.
Storage: Refrigerate 3 to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat until 165 degrees F.