Quick Easy Korean Ground Beef (Print Version)
Savory Korean ground beef over rice, with sweet soy glaze, fresh green onion, and sesame seed topping.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
01 -
450 g ground beef
02 -
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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60 ml soy sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
05 -
15 ml toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon fresh or ground ginger
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0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
→ For Serving and Garnish
08 -
Steamed white rice
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Green onions, thinly sliced
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Sesame seeds
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until fully browned and crumbled, about 4–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, stirring until fragrant.
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Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavours.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and develops a glossy finish.
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Spoon the beef mixture over steamed white rice. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
For optimal flavour, use freshly grated ginger instead of ground. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred heat level.