This easy Korean ground beef recipe is a tasty dinner idea that is light on the budget but heavy on the bold Korean flavors! You’re family is going to love it!
So, you need an idea for ground beef that isn’t casserole, taco, or soup? Yeah, me too, so I set out to make something wonderful and delicious and then couldn’t help myself and made it a budget friendly dinner idea too!
I grew up with the same plate my entire life:
And then I grew up and did the exact same thing with a few twists to our staple dinners that Mom had made:
But then I got to thinking, just because it isn’t 1999 doesn’t mean that mom’s don’t want quick, easy and cheap dinner ideas. It just means they need them with a modern twist! So, Korean Ground Beef was born. It’s a cheaper version of bulgogi, and we love bulgogi!!
I’ve made it with mushrooms, peas, peppers, and all sorts of additions but the truth is, it doesn’t need anything but ground beef, sauce and rice. It’s easy to make, even easier to freeze (both pre and post cooking) and all you have to serve is a little steamed veggie next to it.
Recommended Equipment
Before You Begin…
If you’re planning to serve this Korean ground beef over rice, then the first thing you will want to do is get your rice cooking. That way the rice will be ready when the beef is finished.
Ingredients for Korean Ground Beef
I mentioned that this recipe is budget-friendly so let me prove it now by listing out the ingredients you will need. Everything is easy to find at the grocery and might even be in your pantry already. Here is your shopping list:
- Canola or Vegetable Oil: used to cook the ground beef and garlic
- Ground Beef: You can also use ground chuck.
- Garlic: adds flavor to the meat
- Soy Sauce: adds Asian flavor and saltiness
- Orange Juice: adds flavor and acidity
- Brown Sugar: adds depth of flavor and sweetness
- Sweet Chili Sauce: adds a little heat and sweetness