Korean Beef
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4.6
Korean Beef
Description
The Korean Beef recipe uses lean ground beef browned and drained to reduce excess fat before simmering in a sauce made from soy sauce and maple syrup, which adds sweetness and depth. Minced garlic and freshly grated ginger bring aromatic notes, while red pepper flakes contribute mild heat. Sesame oil enriches the flavor with a subtle nuttiness. Green onions sprinkled at the end introduce freshness and mild sharpness.
Cooking involves simmering the beef with the sauce until the liquid reduces slightly, resulting in a tender, saucy mix that clings to the meat. The option to add splash of beef broth helps maintain desired moisture without diluting flavor.
This Korean Beef is adaptable for serving: over brown rice for a balanced meal, wrapped in lettuce cups for a low-carb option, or enjoyed solo as a protein-packed dish. Its straightforward method and approachable ingredients support easy preparation and convenient serving choices.
Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs ground beef lean
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 3 small cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 inch ginger fresh, grated
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- beef broth as needed
Instructions
- Preheat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in beef and break apart as it browns with a wooden spoon. Once the beef is completely cooked, pour into a colander, and drain any excess fat off of the meat. Place meat back into the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium and add in soy sauce, maple syrup, minced garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and sesame oil. Cook about five minutes or until the soy sauce reduced slightly. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. If meat mixture is getting dry, splash in some beef broth as needed or desired. Stir in green onion.
- Serve over brown right, in lettuce cups, or on its own.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1177mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 617mg | 13% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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