Ingredients
Sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes, or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, reduced sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, crushed red-pepper flakes, and ground ginger until fully combined.
- Cook Garlic and Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add Sauce and Green Onions: Pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef. Stir in the thinly sliced green onions and combine well. Let the mixture simmer and cook for about 2 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve over steamed rice or with lettuce wraps for a complete meal.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Can be garnished with additional sesame seeds and green onions for presentation.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
