A flavorful, 20-minute Korean-inspired ground beef dish served over warm rice and topped with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional fried egg. Better than takeout and perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
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¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari)
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2½ tbsp brown sugar
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1 tsp sesame oil
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¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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4 green onions, sliced
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Cooked jasmine or white rice, for serving
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Sesame seeds, for garnish
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Optional toppings: fried egg, shredded carrots, cucumber, kimchi
Instructions
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Cook rice and keep warm.
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In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
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Drain excess fat. Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute.
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Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper. Pour over beef.
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Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Stir in half the green onions. Remove from heat.
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Serve beef over rice. Top with remaining green onions, sesame seeds, and any extras.