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This Korean beef recipe is so simple and delicious. It makes Asian style beef that is bursting with flavor. With just seven ingredients needed and five-step instructions, you won’t believe how quick and easy it can be to make this flavorful dinner.
Can’t get enough Asian cuisine in your life? Neither can we. Here are a few more dishes that we recommend you try out. These Mongolian Beef, Lo Mein, Korean Noodles or Honey Garlic Chicken recipes will definitely hit the spot.
MORE KOREAN RECIPES:
Mongolian Beef and Noodle | Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
INGREDIENTS FOR KOREAN BEEF
You will need:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sesame oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1/2 cup soy sauce, lite
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
SUBSTITUTIONS and additions
Toppings: A couple of optional toppings would be to sprinkle the beef with toasted sesame seeds or finely sliced green onions as a garnish.
Rice: This dish is best served over rice. Any type of white or brown rice would work!
Ginger Paste: You can substitute fresh cloves or fresh ginger for the paste. The paste tends to dissolve really easily so it blends well with the other ingredients.
HOW TO MAKE THIS KOREAN BEEF RECIPE
STEP ONE: In a 12-inch skillet, brown ground beef and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil until meat is no longer pink and is cooked through.
STEP TWO: Add garlic paste to the skillet and brown for an additional minute.
STEP THREE: Add ginger paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons of sliced green onions, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the skillet. Saute until sauce is bubbly and meat is evenly seasoned with the sauce.
STEP FOUR: Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
STEP FIVE: Serve immediately over rice.
STORAGE
IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover beef in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Leftover beef also makes a great freezer item. Place in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator before reheating and serving over rice.
This dish is as easy as mixing up ground beef with sauce and spices to give it an irresistible flavor. Then, serving it over a steaming bowl of white rice. This Korean beef recipe is the perfect dinner item for a busy night.
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Korean Beef
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp ginger paste
- 1/2 cup soy sauce lite
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 3 green onions finely sliced
- 2 cups cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- In a 12-inch skillet, brown ground beef and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil until meat is no longer pink and is cooked through.
- Add garlic paste to the skillet and brown for an additional minute.
- Add ginger paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons of sliced green onions, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the skillet. Saute until sauce is bubbly and meat is evenly seasoned with the sauce.
- Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
- Serve immediately over rice.
SO delicious and easy – lots of flavors and a great busy weeknight dinner option. Way better than takeout!