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Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi Recipe

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This Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi recipe offers a delicious and simplified take on the traditional Korean dish. Ground beef is cooked in a flavorful bulgogi sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and green onions, then simmered until perfectly glazed. It’s perfect served over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as a cabbage bowl for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef

Bulgogi Sauce

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped green onions (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Make the bulgogi sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper until well combined. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and whisk it into the sauce. Stir in the chopped green onions and minced garlic, setting the sauce aside.
  2. Cook the ground beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 7-10 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks to ensure even browning.
  3. Drain excess fat: Once the beef is cooked through and no longer pink, drain any excess liquid or fat from the pan, then return the skillet to the stovetop.
  4. Add the bulgogi sauce: Pour the prepared bulgogi sauce over the cooked beef, stirring thoroughly to coat all the meat evenly. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  5. Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with additional chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or in a cabbage bowl for a fresh, tasty meal.

Notes

  • For a low-sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce.
  • Lean ground beef reduces excess grease and makes the dish healthier.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter variation.
  • Adjust sugar quantity for sweetness preference.
  • Serve with steamed rice or wrapped in lettuce for a low-carb option.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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