Korean ground beef is a popular dish inspired by traditional Korean bulgogi but simplified using ground beef. It’s flavorful, easy to make, and typically served over rice or with noodles. Here’s a basic recipe for you:
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2-3 tbsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 tsp ground ginger (or fresh if available)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
2 green onions (chopped)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions:
- Cook the ground beef: In a large pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles until fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine beef and sauce: Pour the sauce over the browned beef. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve the beef over steamed white rice or noodles.
Enjoy! You can also add veggies like carrots or spinach for more texture and flavor.