This dish combines a hearty rice foundation with a delicious blend of Korean ingredients. This dish’s flawless harmony of salty, sweet, and spicy flavors—achieved by combining ingredients like brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce—is what makes it unique. This hearty dish is tasty and comforting, with the delicate meat cooked to perfection and the fluffy rice making a beautiful combination. This recipe will fulfill your needs whether you’re a fan of Korean cuisine or just seeking for a tasty and simple dinner. Try it and discover the delicious flavor of Korean beef and rice!
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce over the beef mixture and stir to combine.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the Korean beef over cooked white rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
How to serve
Serve the Korean beef and rice hot, garnished with additional sliced green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Nutritional information per serving
- Calories: 400
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 800mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 38g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 8g
- Protein: 24g