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Savory Ground Beef Bulgogi

A quick and easy dish featuring tender ground beef marinated in a delicious blend of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, perfect for lettuce wraps or served over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Toast for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
For the Main Dish
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef to avoid a greasy dish
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped For garnish
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds For garnish
  • to taste salt and pepper Add as needed
  • cooked rice or lettuce leaves For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
  2. Place the ground beef in a bowl and pour the marinade over it. Toss to ensure the beef is fully coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  2. As the beef starts to brown, add the chopped onion to the skillet. Cook together, stirring frequently, until the beef is fully cooked and the onions are tender.
  3. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper as needed to enhance the flavor.
  4. Once cooked, remove from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately over cooked rice or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.