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Easy Korean Beef

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 (17%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 105mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 105mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.