What Is Ground Beef Bulgogi and How to Make It?
Learn how to make Ground Beef Bulgogi, a quick and easy Korean beef bowl recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, ready in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
- Ground beef: Aim for 85/15 fat ratio
- Soy sauce: The salty backbone of the dish
- Brown sugar or honey
- Garlic & ginger
- Sesame oil
- Green onions
- Rice or noodles:
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Aromatics
- Chop garlic, mince ginger, slice green onions. Have them ready because once the beef hits the skillet, everything moves quickly.
Step 2: Brown the Ground Beef
- Heat your skillet, add the beef, and break it apart. Don’t stir constantly — let it sit so it gets those crispy browned bits (the flavor payoff is huge).
Step 3: Build the Sauce
- While beef cooks, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Pour it in and watch the magic happen.
Step 4: Simmer & Absorb
- Turn the heat down slightly, let the beef soak in the sauce for 2–3 minutes. The smell alone could convince anyone to linger in the kitchen.
Step 5: Finish & Garnish
- Top with green onions and sesame seeds. If you want extra richness, slide a fried egg on top — trust me, it’s worth it.
Notes
Nutritional Information
(per serving, approx.)- Calories: 370
- Protein: 22g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg