Description
Savor Seoul’s sensational Korean Beef, a culinary journey that blends bold spices with tender meat. Sizzling with authentic flavors, this dish promises a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 g) lean ground beef
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (24 g) packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking together soy sauce, dark brown sugar, diced onion, minced ginger, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl until sugar completely dissolves and ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding sesame oil. Once the oil shimmers, introduce ground beef and crumble using a spatula, cooking approximately 5-7 minutes until meat transforms from pink to rich brown.
- Pour prepared sauce over fully cooked beef, stirring vigorously to ensure complete coating. Allow mixture to simmer 2-3 minutes, enabling flavors to intensify and sauce to subtly thicken.
- Transfer beef to a serving vessel with steamed white rice, creating an appealing base layer. Enhance presentation by sprinkling chopped green onions, scattering sesame seeds, and optionally drizzling extra sesame oil for heightened aromatic complexity.
- Plate immediately while hot, ensuring maximum flavor retention and optimal texture of the Korean-inspired beef dish.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for mild or spicy preferences, ensuring everyone can enjoy the dish.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce fat content while maintaining rich, savory flavors and tender texture.
- Enhance meal prep by making extra sauce and storing separately, allowing quick weeknight meals or instant flavor boosts for other dishes.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like tamari instead of traditional soy sauce for those with dietary restrictions without compromising authentic Korean taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg