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A bowl of Easy Korean Ground Beef served over white rice with green onions and sesame seeds.

Easy Korean Ground Beef Recipe

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A fast, savory, and sweet 15-minute meal featuring browned ground beef glazed in a ginger-garlic soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust for heat)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooked jasmine rice for serving

Instructions

Step 1: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until completely browned and no longer pink, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Step 2: Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Return the pan to the heat and add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
Step 4: Pour the sauce mixture over the beef. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the meat.
Step 5: Remove from heat. Serve the beef over hot jasmine rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. For extra veggies, stir in some frozen peas or shredded carrots during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes & Sides
  • Cuisine: Korean-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 325 kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg