Ground Beef Bulgogi Recipe
This Ground Beef Bulgogi Recipe is fast, tasty and very comforting. It brings Korean flavor using simple pantry items.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the sauce
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and black pepper until well combined.
Heat the pan
- Place a skillet on medium heat. Add cooking oil. Let it warm for one minute.
Cook the onion
- Add chopped onion to the pan. Stir and cook until soft and lightly golden.
Add the beef
- Add ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart using a wooden spoon while cooking evenly.
Drain excess fat
- Remove extra grease if needed. This keeps the dish light and balanced.
Add the sauce
- Pour prepared sauce over the beef. Stir well to coat all meat evenly.
Simmer gently
- Lower heat slightly. Let beef simmer until sauce thickens and absorbs fully.
Finish with toppings
- Add green onions and sesame seeds. Stir gently. Turn off heat.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- Taste sauce before cooking. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Fresh garlic gives better flavor.
- Do not overcook beef. It stays juicier.
- Serve immediately for best taste.