Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
340 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi
Description
Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi uses a bulgogi sauce made from soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic, creating a sweet, slightly tangy, and aromatic base. Ground beef and diced onion are cooked until partially browned before adding the sauce and simmering for 6 to 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the beef to cook through yet remain tender. The finished dish is sprinkled with scallions and sesame seeds, adding crunch and freshness, then topped with a soft boiled egg whose rich yolk adds a creamy contrast.
The texture is tender and saucy with a balance of savory, acidic, and sweet elements, capturing the essence of bulgogi in an easy, accessible form. Serving it over plain rice helps to absorb the flavorful sauce and round out the meal.
Soft boiled eggs accompany this dish by lending a luscious topping that complements the beef’s depth. The eggs require careful timing and an ice bath to achieve the perfect soft yolk, which is a practical step highlighted in the notes. This recipe adapts a Korean classic into a straightforward, one-pan approach.
Prepare the eggs carefully to achieve the ideal soft boiled center by precisely timing boiling and chilling. Its straightforward execution makes this dish practical to add Korean flavors to home cooking without complex cuts of meat or labor-intensive marinades.
Ingredients
BULGOGI SAUCE
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar plus 2 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced, fresh
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced, fresh
GROUND BEEF
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ small yellow onion diced
TOPPING
- 1 tablespoon scallion diced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 4 large egg soft boiled
Instructions
BULGOGI SAUCE
- In a medium bowl combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Mix well to combine and set aside.
GROUND BEEF
- In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and onion and cook until browned (about 5 minutes). The meat will still be a little pink.
- Add the Bulgogi sauce and mix well. Simmer for 6-10 more minutes, and remove from heat.
- Evenly distribute the mixture between 4 bowls. Top with scallion, sesame seeds, and a soft boiled egg.
- Serve over rice.
Notes
- To make perfect soft-boiled eggs, boil covered eggs for exactly six minutes and rapidly cool them in an ice water bath before peeling.
- Handle the soft-boiled eggs carefully to avoid breaking the delicate yolk when peeling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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