Easy Korean Beef

4.6 Stars (38 Reviews)

Yield: 4 servings

prep time: 5

cook time: 20

total time: 25

If you like the sweet and spicy flavors of Korean BBQ, you'll love this quick and easy recipe using budget-friendly ground beef. It's perfect for busy weeknights, ready in under 30 minutes!

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
4 large garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 scallions thinly sliced
toasted sesame seeds
chopped fresh cilantro optional
pickled red onions optional

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Break it up into smaller pieces with a spatula as it cooks. When the beef is about halfway browned, stir in garlic and ginger, and continue to cook until beef is no longer pink. Drain off any fat.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, and black pepper. Pour over browned beef and fold to combine. Simmer for a minute or two, until thoroughly warmed.
Serve over hot rice or tucked into lettuce wraps. Sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds. Offer fresh cilantro and pickled red onions on the side.

Notes

adapted from Taste of Home

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 336kcal Carbohydrates: 10g Protein: 34g Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 6g Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 101mg Sodium: 105mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 6g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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