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Korean Ground Beef Skillet

A quick, savory Korean-style ground beef skillet with a sweet-salty sauce and scallion garnish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, pressed garlic, minced ginger, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes until combined.
  • In another small bowl, stir the cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water to make a thin slurry, then add it to the sauce and mix well.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, and cook, breaking the meat into pieces, until the beef is browned and no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes.
  • Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the beef, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions; serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or in lettuce wraps if desired.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • wooden spoon or spatula

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level.
  • Brown the beef thoroughly for best texture.