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Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi

Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi: Quick and Flavorful Dinner Delight

Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi offers vibrant Korean flavors in just 25 minutes, perfect for a hearty midweek dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Bulgogi Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce gluten-free if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar apple cider vinegar can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar coconut sugar is a lower glycemic option
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil avocado oil can substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger minced, fresh is best
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic minced, garlic powder can substitute
Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef ground turkey or chicken can be used
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion diced, shallots can substitute
Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Scallion diced
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk until well blended and set aside.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and diced onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned and onion is translucent.
  3. Pour the bulgogi sauce over the beef and simmer for 6-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and is fragrant.
  4. Remove from heat and serve in bowls, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds, and optionally a soft-boiled egg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the beef is not overcrowded in the skillet for browning. Adjust cooking times when swapping meats.

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