Korean Beef

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this quick and flavorful Korean Beef recipe, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that highlight the essence of Korean cuisine. Made with ground beef sautéed until golden and infused with a bold sauce of soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, and sesame oil, this dish comes together in just 25 minutes. Aromatic garlic and ground ginger add depth, while a touch of red pepper flakes amps up the heat for those who love a little kick. Served atop fluffy white rice and garnished with fresh green onions and toasty sesame seeds, this easy skillet recipe is a satisfying, family-friendly meal that’s brimming with authentic flavors. Perfect for busy nights, it’s a crowd-pleaser that brings the vibrant taste of Korea straight to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 3 Garlic clove, minced
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3 Green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 4 cups Cooked white rice

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

Step 3

Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 6

Pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef and stir to coat the meat evenly.

Step 7

Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and flavors to meld.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sliced green onions.

Step 9

Serve the Korean beef over bowls of cooked white rice.

Step 10

Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1341.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2526.7

Total Fat 130.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 4970.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 244.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 42.9g
Protein 96.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 255.0mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 1855.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.2%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 38.6%