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A bowl of ground beef bulgogi on white rice.

Ground Beef Bulgogi

Ground beef subs in for steak in this quick and easy ground beef bulgogi. This 20 minute meal is a sweet and savory delight!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
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

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg