Korean Ground Beef
A quick and flavorful Korean ground beef recipe perfect for weeknight dinners, featuring savory, sweet, and spicy notes that pair well with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked beef and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions.
- Serve the Korean ground beef over cooked rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra depth, add a teaspoon of grated ginger with the garlic or serve topped with a fried egg for a complete meal.