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Korean Beef
4.6 from 63 votes

Korean Beef

This Korean Beef recipe features ground lean beef simmered in a savory mix of soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, and ginger, accented with sesame oil and red pepper flakes. The balance of sweet and umami flavors, combined with the tender, slightly caramelized beef and a touch of green onion, creates a versatile dish. It can be served over brown rice, in lettuce cups, or simply on its own, making it a practical choice for a flavorful meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 345 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve over brown right, in lettuce cups, or on its own.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345

% 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.