Ground Beef Bulgogi

No one can resist this Korean ground beef bulgogi recipe. It's full of umami flavors and cooks up in under 10 minutes. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!Video

Course Main Course

Cuisine Korean

Cook Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 254kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef 80/20
1 tablespoon oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper.
Add oil to a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground beef, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook everything together for 4 minutes or until the beef is browned.
Pour the sauce over the ground beef and stir well. Allow everything to simmer for 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

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Notes

TO STORE: Let the beef cool, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

TO FREEZE: Store cooled leftovers in freezer-safe containers and freeze for 3 months.

TO REHEAT: Microwave leftovers for 45 seconds to 1 minute or reheat on the stovetop over medium-high heat until warm.

Variations

Swap the meat. Try ground turkey, ground chicken, ground pork, or even minced tofu.
Add extra protein. Top the dish with a fried egg (gooey yolk preferred!).
More heat. Whisk in ½ tablespoon of Gochujang (AKA Korean red chili paste). It’s both hot and savory, so a little goes a long way.
Stir fry vegetables. After cooking the beef, set it aside and stir fry sliced peppers, onions, broccoli, or mushrooms until tender.

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