Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: mince the garlic, grate the ginger, chop the green onions.
- Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the beef. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, sugar or honey, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat the beef and aromatics.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in freezer-safe containers and reheat thoroughly.
- For an extra flavor boost, add vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or spinach, or sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free (if soy sauce and gochujang are gluten-free)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg