Korean beef recipe
This Korean beef recipe is as simple as dinner can get!
I’m a huge fan of Asian flavors and you won’t be missing that at all in this Korean beef recipe.
The flavors of this dish will be dancing a happy dance all over your taste buds.
I want to say this tastes exactly like Korean bulgogi but with ground beef.
This is a mouth-watering, extremely simple recipe that you must try and get on your dinner table, ASAP!
Korean beef is also a great meal-prep recipe! It makes a decent amount and you can divide it up on a bed of rice for lunch or dinner.
It reheats marvelously!
How to make Korean beef
It is actually really simple to make.
The ingredient list is short and all you have to do is cook the ground beef and break it apart into pieces then mix in the sauce and you’re done!
Seriously, easiest dinner ever.
Can I make this with ground pork?
You sure can!
Can I mix this with noodles instead of rice?
That would be delicious!
I suggest mixing the Korean beef with rice noodles and tossing it all together with the sauce!
How can I make this vegan?
You can make this vegan by substituting the meat for tofu or another plant-based protein.
How long will this keep?
This should keep for at least five days in the refrigerator in an airtight glass container.
Other recipes with Asian flavors:
Everything but the Eggroll Bowl
Air Fryer Asian-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Korean Beef
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes,
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, onion, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes together.
- In a skillet, on medium high, cook your ground beef with the sesame oil until well done.
- Pour in the soy sauce mixture over the meat and combine together. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve over white rice.
Just made this dish, and it was fantastic! Thank you so very much for sharing!!
Great recipe! Family enjoyed it!
Found this recipe yesterday because I’m tired of having the same old same old… this got my husband’s seal of approval — very yummy!!
Hey Julie,
I’ve cooked many of your recipes, and this one was by far my favorite! So easy and so good. I was in South Korea a few months ago, and it takes me back. Thank you!
Awesome! Great to hear.
I made this and it had a good flavor, but was too salty. I used low sodium soy sauce. I put the onions and garlic in the ground beef while it browned.
After adding the sauce it simmered for about 15 minutes. I also used light brown sugar and 1/4 tsp red pepper. I’m not sure where the salt came from as I did not add any. Next time I’ll try less soy sauce.
This is delicious and easy! I loved it and had seconds. We will definitely make it again! Thank you!
awesome!! thanks for sharing!
OMG, this recipe was not only quick to put together, it was delicious. I used ground turkey and since I did not have low salt soy sauce, I used 2/4 cups and let me tell you I fell in love with the flavor. I will be making this meal again using ground beef to share with my grandchildren. thank you for sharing this recipe.
Very good, my family loved it! Great flavor. I added some shredded carrots next time I will try some broccoli, would be great with ground chicken or turkey as well. Great recipe!
Hi! I would like to know some recipes that are nut free, not high in sugar for my Grandchildren to be able to take to school/playgroup. A couple are fussy eaters. But not to hard for Nanna to make. Please! 🌹🐦
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Made this for the second time tonight and I loved it! My roommates kept popping by to see what smelled so good haha. Definitely a go-to for an easy weeknight meal that’s also pretty budget friendly.
Family dubs it FANTASTIC!
I HATE cooking, and am terrible at it…. but this was easy & delicious. Thanks!
Made this tonight for dinner! Super yummy, but next time I will have to double it up. Family ate it all and wanted more
Just made this dish. It was indeed quite simple, well-flavored, and went together quick. I will be using it again. We had a salad with it—otherwise it was a one-dish meal, which thrills me. Thanks!
Curious about how many ca bs in a his recipe my wife on low carb diet
hi, you could plug the ingredient list into a google nutrition calculator to find out!
want to make this dish tonight! is this green onion and sesame seeds also on top? please, i just want everything pictured! thank you!
yep, green onions and sesame seeds on top for garnish! they’re optional
Made the beef. It was great flavoring. Instead of rice, I put it in flour street taco tortillas with grilled red bell peppers and fresh spinach. It worked well as a Korean taco.
Delicious! I’ve made many of your recipes, but I think this one is my favorite. I served it with Jasmine rice and loved the sweet hot combination of flavors and ease of preparation.