Name: Easy Korean Ground Beef and Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon garlic (minced); 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup soy sauce ((use gluten free if needed)); 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 cups hot cooked rice; Sliced green onion; Sesame seeds

Super flavorful and simple to toss together,Easy Korean Ground Beef and Riceis a staple weeknight meal that the whole family will love.

You know those nights where you’re so tired or cranky or hungry (or maybe the dreaded combination of all three) that all you want to do is call for takeout? I know those nights well, but we live far, far away from any great takeout, so I’ve had to improvise with thisKorean beef recipe, and you guys, I think it might even be BETTER than takeout.

I know that’s a big promise, but hear me out, it’s got all those tangy, robust tastes that you crave inKorean Beef. The best part is it comes together in 20 minutes ,which is way less time than waiting for food delivery! Try pairing it with some yummyInstant Pot Brown Rice, or someRoasted Spring Vegetables.Next time you’re in a pinch for an incredible and quick dinner — this is your recipe.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe:

So quick! Twenty minutes!
Delicious and a hit with the family
Easy ingredients that you probably already have on hand
Flexible and can be served in a variety of ways

Ingredients:

Ground beef– the main ingredient
Green Onion– adds so much flavor and texture
Garlic– adds the flavor we all love
Soy Sauce-adds the distict salty taste
Sesame Oil-Brings the whole dish together
Ginger and Red Pepper Flakes– Adds a kick of spice and flavor
Rice– You can choose what kind!
Sesame Seeds– For a subtle flavor and a little crunch
Brown Sugar-marries well with the spice of the ginger and red pepper flakes

See recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How do you cook hamburger meat on the stove?

Ground beef is one of the easiest meats to cook on the stovetop. It’s nearly impossible to mess up! Turn your stove to medium to high heat, add the beef to a pan, and let it cook. Crumble it up and stir around as it browns with a firm spatula or wooden spoon. Cook until theres no more pink.

Do you need oil to cook ground beef?

Ground beef is slightly heavier and more fatty than other types of meat, like ground chicken. Because of that, you may not need the oil in the skillet before cooking. However, this recipe for Korean Ground Beef calls for lean ground beef, so a tablespoon of olive oil might be helpful to reduce sticking while you cook it.

What is a good substitute for soy sauce?

Soy sauce has a really great, salty, unique flavor. If you’d like to substitute it, coconut aminos are an awesome alternative to soy sauce. Coconut aminos can be found in the same section as soy sauce at the store and has a pretty similar flavor, although slightly sweeter (which is actually perfect for this recipe!)