15-Minute Korean Ground Beef is the perfect weeknight dinner! Cook the budget-friendly ground beef with a simply Korean sauce that uses just a few ingredients from your pantry. Serve with some rice and steamed veggies for a healthier and more affordable takeout alternative. Korean Ground Beef Bowls will be a new family favorite!
What You’ll Need to make Korean Ground Beef:
Ground Beef
Garlic
Canola Oil
Sliced Green Onions and Sesame Seeds – for garnish
Cooked Rice and Steamed Veggies – for serving
Sauce: Brown Sugar, Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, Red Pepper Flakes, Ground Ginger
How to make the Korean Ground Beef:
Make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger.
Cook the beef. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and brown, crumbling as it cooks. About 3-5 minutes. Drain off the excess fat and return the skillet to the stove. Add the garlic and sauté for a minute, until fragrant and softened.
Combine with the sauce. Add the sauce to the ground beef. Stir to combine and allow to simmer over medium about 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve and enjoy. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with cooked rice and steamed vegetables. Enjoy!
Can I use something else other than ground beef?
Absolutely! You can substitute another ground meat. Ground chicken or ground turkey are great swaps for a lighter option.
Can this be used for meal prep? Leftovers?
This recipe is PERFECT for meal prep! I like to package up containers with rice, the beef, and some steamed veggies so I have pre-portioned meals for the week. It heats up well in the microwave and keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days.
What should I serve the beef with?
White Rice, Brown Rice, Cauliflower Rice, or another grain such as Quinoa
Steamed or sautéed veggies – I love broccoli with it!
Garnish with some sliced green onions and extra sesame seeds
Skip the takeout and make 15-Minute Korean Ground Beef. Budget-friendly and healthier than take-out. An easy Korean sauce that uses pantry staples turns ground beef into a new family favorite dinner!
Scale
Ingredients
Beef
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 cup white rice, cooked according to package directions. For serving
Steamed Vegetables, for serving
Sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, adjust to spice preference
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
Make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger.
Cook the beef. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and brown, crumbling as it cooks. About 3-5 minutes. Drain off the excess fat and return the skillet to the stove. Add the garlic and sauté for a minute, until fragrant and softened.
Combine with the sauce. Add the sauce to the ground beef. Stir to combine and allow to simmer over medium about 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve and enjoy. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with cooked rice and steamed vegetables. Enjoy!
Category:Main Dish, Dinner
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Asian
Keywords: Korean Beef, Rice Bowl, Korean Ground Beef
