Korean Ground Beef Bowl
A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired dish featuring ground beef and a savory sauce.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 0.25 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 green onions green onions thinly sliced
- 0.25 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger until well combined.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. This step is crucial for infusing the oil with garlic flavor.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Cook for about 3-5 minutes or until the beef is browned. Be sure to drain any excess fat from the skillet to keep the dish lighter.
- Pour in the soy sauce mixture and stir in the sliced green onions. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Make sure everything is heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra green onions and sesame seeds if desired. For added freshness, consider topping with a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Notes
For freshness, consider topping with a squeeze of lime juice before serving.