A fast and flavorful Korean-style ground beef dish with garlic, ginger, and a sweet-savory sauce. Served over rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, it’s an easy weeknight dinner you’ll make again and again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 tablespoon neutral oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
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¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 cups cooked white rice
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2 green onions, sliced
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
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Cook rice and set aside.
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In a skillet, heat oil and brown ground beef. Drain excess fat.
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Add garlic and ginger; cook 1–2 minutes.
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Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
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Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
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Serve over rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.