Description
A quick and flavorful Korean beef dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, evoking the warmth of home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium, if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced or grated
- 1 cup assorted veggies (optional, like bell peppers, zucchini, or broccoli), chopped
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat if needed, then stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- If using veggies, add them to the skillet and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until just tender.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve over a bed of warm rice or quinoa, and enjoy!
Notes
This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Try adding sriracha for a spicy kick!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg