Korean Beef

Korean Beef

One of my family's favorite ground beef recipes is Korean Beef. We love the flavor combos of soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and garlic. I make it with 80/20 ground beef, but any kind will do.  The recipe is comparable with garlic powder and dried ginger vs fresh garlic cloves and fresh ginger, so don't worry if you don't have the fresh ingredients!  Sometimes I don't have green onions, but that actually does impact the flavor, but in a pinch, leave it out. Lastly, it won't taste like Korean Beef without the sesame oil.  You will find it next to the soy sauce on your store's international aisle.

We serve our Korean Beef over white rice, but brown rice or cauliflower rice would be tasty, too.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of olive oil or vegetable oil

1 bunch of green onions (scallions) diced, white and green parts separated

1/2 cup of soy sauce (low sodium, gluten free or coconut aminos all work)

2 tbs sesame oil  

3 garlic gloves, minced or two teaspoons of garlic powder

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or two teaspoons of dried ginger

1 tsp of Sriracha

2 lbs of ground beef

2 tablespoons sesame seed (For topping)

Directions:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat while you chop the green onions.  Add the white parts to -the pan and saute for one minute. Add the ground beef and cook for 7-8 minutes or until brown, breaking up the larger pieces.  

Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and sriracha to the skillet. Stir and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Serve over your choice of rice and top with the sesame seeds and green onions.

Yields four servings.

This recipe is an adaptation from the cookbook The Best Grain-Free Family Meals by Laura Fuentes.