Korean Ground Beef Bulgogi
Korean Ground Beef Bulgogi is a quick and flavorful dish featuring a sweet and savory marinade with garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. It's an easy way to enjoy classic Korean flavors in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy nights.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-ons
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped, for garnish
- cooked rice or lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add ground beef and mix until evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes if possible.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef mixture and cook for about 7 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Optional: Add carrots and bell peppers. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle green onions on top and serve over rice or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
Use fresh ginger and garlic for the most vibrant flavor. For extra texture, add sesame seeds or a fried egg on top when serving.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 320
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Potassium: 300 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 7 g
- Vitamin A: 25%
- Vitamin C: 30%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 15%