Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 ⅓ tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (divided)
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger (or squeeze bottle ginger)
- ½ – 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add to taste)
- Green onion (for garnish)
- White or brown rice, or lettuce for lettuce wraps
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, 1 ½ tablespoons garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive or vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ½ tablespoon of minced garlic to the oil for added flavor.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until completely browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat.
- Pour the soy sauce and brown sugar mixture into the skillet with the ground beef. Stir to combine, then let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and serve over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
- If you prefer a lighter version, you can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For added texture, you can serve the dish with sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
