Quick Korean Beef

Quick Korean Beef

20 min
6 servings

Korean beef and rice is a family favorite that comes together in less than 20 minutes and tastes better than take out. Enjoy ground beef browned to perfection with a delicious homemade sauce!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger)
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground beef (I used 93% lean)
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 3 green onions (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, pepper flakes, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and corn starch. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute ground beef until brown and no pink left. Add the sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, heat the rice.

  4. 4

    Serve cooked Korean beef over Jasmine rice and top with green onions and sesame seeds.