25-Minute Korean Ground Beef – A Flavorful Family Favorite
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A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Serve it with rice and your favorite vegetables.
- Author: Maya Lawson
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and stir well.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Double the recipe for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg