Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi Recipe (20-Minute Dinner!)

A bowl of ground beef bulgogi on white rice.

Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi Recipe (20-Minute Dinner!)

If you’re looking for a quick Korean dinner that’s big on flavor, this ground beef bulgogi recipe is the answer. Ready in about 20 minutes, it’s a sweet and savory weeknight favorite that tastes just like takeout, without the extra cost or effort! This one’s loved by both kids and adults, and it might just become your new go-to skillet meal.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 395kcal

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil (for cooking)
1 lb. ground beef
¼ cup soy sauce (I use low sodium)
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds (plus more for serving)
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 green onions (sliced)

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no pink remains.
Meanwhile, in a bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, and brown sugar.
When the beef is cooked, add the soy sauce mixture and stir for a few minutes until beef is well coated and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Serve bulgogi over rice with green onions and sesame seeds for garnish.

Notes

Leftover ground beef bulgogi will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, and reheats well on the stove top or in the microwave.

For extra flavor and a silky sauce, top the bulgogi with a fried or poached egg.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Korean

Keyword easy, ground beef, quick, sesame oil, soy sauce

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