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Ground Beef Bulgogi

Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi: Quick, Delicious Korean Comfort

This Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi is a quick, delicious twist on a classic Korean dish, ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce can be substituted with tamari for a gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar can use apple cider vinegar as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar coconut sugar can be used for a healthier option
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil can substitute with olive oil for a lighter taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger ground ginger can work in a pinch
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic can substitute with garlic powder if needed
For the Ground Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can use ground turkey or chicken as alternatives
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion can replace with green onions or shallots
For Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Scallion chives can be a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds toasted for garnish
  • 2 large Eggs soft-boiled

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced ginger, and garlic. Mix until everything is well combined.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef with diced onion. Cook until the beef is slightly pink, about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  3. Pour the prepared Bulgogi sauce over the beef mixture. Stir well, letting it simmer for 6-10 minutes until the beef is fully cooked.
  4. Divide the bulgogi into bowls and top with chopped scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and a soft-boiled egg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This flavorful and easy ground beef bulgogi is sure to be a hit at your dinner table! Consider serving wrapped in lettuce leaves for a fresh, crunchy alternative.

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