20-Minute Korean Ground Beef
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
370 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
20-Minute Korean Ground Beef
Description
The dish starts by mixing a sauce of soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes to provide salty, sweet, and spicy notes. Ground beef is cooked and crumbled in avocado oil until browned, then combined with fresh minced garlic and ginger to add aromatic sharpness. Adding the sauce thickens the mixture and coats the beef evenly.
Finishing with toasted sesame oil adds a nutty richness, while green onions introduce a fresh, bright contrast. The beef’s texture remains tender due to the lean meat used, elevated by the quick cooking method. This meal pairs well with steamed rice or noodles for a complete dinner.
For best texture and flavor, lean ground beef with about 15% fat content is recommended. Leftovers can be refrigerated for several days or frozen, reheated gently to retain moisture. Toasted sesame oil is essential for the authentic taste and should not be substituted with refined versions.
Ingredients
Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce or a gluten-free alternative, reduced-sodium
- 1 tablespoon honey or a liquid sugar-free sweetener
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Stir-fry:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15, lean
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon ginger root minced, fresh
To finish the dish:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- ¼ cup green onions green parts only, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as you cook, about 5 minutes.
- Drain the beef and return it to the skillet. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Stir the sauce into the beef. Cook for 2 more minutes, until heated through and the sauce thickens.
- Off heat, drizzle the dish with sesame oil, sprinkle it with sliced green onions, and serve.
Notes
- Use 85% lean ground beef to keep the dish tender without drying out.
- Toasted sesame oil is crucial for flavor; avoid refined sesame oil.
- Leftovers store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; reheat gently covered in the microwave.
- You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25recipe | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 651mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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