Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
– 2 pounds ground beef or ground chuck (ground turkey can be substituted)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
– 1/2 cup orange juice
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
– 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 2 green onions, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
1-Gathering and Preparing Ingredients: Getting started with ground beef recipes means setting yourself up for success by prepping everything first. Begin by chopping your garlic and slicing the green onions so they’re ready to go. This step, often called mise en place, makes the whole process smoother and less stressful.
2-Gathering and Preparing Ingredients: Heat your skillet and add the oil to build a strong foundation. For this easy Korean ground beef recipe, you’ll cook the meat until it’s browned, which takes about 3-5 minutes. Don’t forget to drain the excess grease to keep things lighter, especially if you’re watching calories.
3-Gathering and Preparing Ingredients: While the beef cooks, mix up your sauce in a separate bowl. This includes whisking together soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, sweet chili sauce, toasted sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth. For more tips on nutrition, check out nutrition facts for ground beef to see how it fits into your diet.
4-Cooking and Serving the Dish: Once the beef is ready, pour in that flavorful sauce and let it simmer. Stir occasionally as it thickens, which only takes a few minutes and fills your kitchen with amazing smells. This is where the magic happens, turning simple ingredients into a meal everyone loves.
5-Cooking and Serving the Dish: Serve your ground beef over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions for a nice touch. You can get creative here by adding steamed vegetables or turning it into lettuce wraps. If you enjoy pairing meals with drinks, try a refreshing blueberry lemonade recipe from our site to complement the savory flavors.
6-Cooking and Serving the Dish: For dietary swaps, like using ground turkey, make the change in this step to keep things easy. The total time is about 20 minutes, with 10 minutes for prep and 10 for cooking, making it ideal for busy nights. Always aim for that internal temperature of at least 160°F to ensure safety, as recommended by CDC guidelines on ground beef handling.
Last Step:
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🍳 Start cooking rice before preparing the beef to have a meal ready at the same time.
❄️ This recipe freezes well; freeze the sauce separately or the entire dish before or after cooking.
🥦 Customize by adding vegetables like mushrooms, peas, or peppers for more nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 81mg
