Quick Easy Korean Ground Beef (Printer-Friendly Version)
Savory Korean-style ground beef paired with crisp vegetables and rice for a fast, flavorful meal.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Protein
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250 g ground beef
→ Sauce and Seasoning
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30 ml soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
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20 g brown sugar
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2 g minced garlic
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2 g minced fresh ginger
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10 ml sesame oil
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1 g crushed red pepper flakes or 15 g gochujang
→ Base
08 -
200 g cooked white rice (or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
→ Vegetables
09 -
50 g cucumber, thinly sliced
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50 g julienned carrots
→ Garnish
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1 large egg
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10 g chopped green onions
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5 g toasted sesame seeds
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Warm sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until aromatic.
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Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until fully browned and no longer pink.
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Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper or gochujang. Allow the mixture to simmer for several minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.
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While the beef simmers, slice cucumbers and julienne carrots. Toss with a pinch of salt and a splash of rice vinegar to create a quick pickle.
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In a separate small pan, fry the egg sunny-side up or to preferred doneness.
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Spoon cooked rice into a serving bowl. Top with seasoned ground beef, arrange pickled cucumber and carrots alongside, then place the fried egg on top. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.