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Delicious Korean ground beef dish served with rice and vegetables

Korean Ground Beef Dish

A delightful Korean dish featuring savory ground beef combined with a cool cucumber salad, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Cucumber salad
  • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Green onions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Cooking
  1. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine sliced cucumber with rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Serve the ground beef in bowls with the cucumber salad on the side, garnishing with green onions.

Notes

Serve with rice or in lettuce wraps. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
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