Description
A quick and comforting Korean beef dish packed with sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier option)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Steamed rice (for serving)
- Optional: sesame seeds (for a crunchy topping)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until it’s tender and juicy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the beef is cooked through, drain any excess grease.
- Reduce the heat to low and add in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Stir for about a minute.
- Next, stir in the soy sauce and brown sugar, letting it melt into the beef.
- Add in the black pepper and mix thoroughly. Allow it to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the beef over steamed rice, topping it with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Make ahead and storage suggestions: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days, and reheat when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg