Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru) or chili flakes
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- Cooked white rice or cauliflower rice for serving
- Sliced cucumbers and shredded carrots (optional, for garnish)
- Sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to coat the beef evenly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prepare rice or cauliflower rice according to package instructions. Place cooked rice in serving bowls.
- Spoon the beef mixture over the rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional vegetables like cucumbers and carrots.
Notes
- Use high-quality sesame oil for authentic flavor.
- Adjust spice level by reducing or omitting red pepper flakes.
- Serve with pickled vegetables for a traditional Korean touch.
- Use efficient prep tools like a veggie chopper to streamline vegetable preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if soy sauce is gluten-free)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg