Korean Ground Beef
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
304 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Korean Ground Beef
Description
This recipe starts by sautéing minced garlic and finely minced or grated fresh ginger in vegetable oil until fragrant, infusing the oil with their distinct flavors. Ground beef is then added and cooked until lightly browned, with excess fat drained off for a leaner result. A sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes is stirred in, dissolving the sugar and coating the beef, which simmers until fully cooked.
Finely chopped green onions are added at the end for a fresh bite, and toasted sesame seeds garnish the dish, contributing texture and a nutty aroma. The balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes makes this a flavorful ground beef preparation.
Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a simple weeknight meal.
For more even ginger flavor without bits in the beef, grate fresh ginger and extract its juice into the marinade. Ground ginger may be used as a substitute if fresh is unavailable but use sparingly.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 ginger thumb size, peeled and finely minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- In a wide pan over medium heat, heat vegetable oil. Add garlic and ginger and cook until aromatic.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with the back of a spoon, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add to the pan.
- Continue to simmer until beef is cooked through.
- Add green onions and cook, stirring to distribute, for about 1 minute.
- Serve over steamed rice and garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Grate fresh ginger and extract juice to mix into marinade for smooth ginger flavor without bits.
- Ground ginger can replace fresh ginger; use about ¼ teaspoon and stir well to distribute flavor evenly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 647mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 9% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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