Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry

Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry 

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This Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry is the perfect weeknight dinner! Packed with tender ground beef crisp veggies and a sweet-savory Korean-style sauce it’s a dish the whole family will love. Plus it’s super customizable and great for meal prep!

Prep & Cook Time:

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 lb (450g) ground beef

2–3 cups broccoli florets

1 red bell pepper thinly sliced

1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced

1 carrot julienned

1 small onion thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic minced

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp vegetable oil

2–3 tbsp soy sauce

1–2 tbsp brown sugar or honey

1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) – optional for spice

1 tsp grated ginger

Salt & pepper to taste

1–2 tsp sesame seeds for garnish

Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish

Cooked rice for serving (optional)

Instructions:

Cook the Beef:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

Make the Sauce:
In a bowl whisk together soy sauce brown sugar or honey sesame oil garlic ginger and gochujang (if using). Set aside.

Sauté the Veggies:
In the same skillet heat vegetable oil. Add onions carrots peppers and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until crisp-tender.

Combine Everything:
Return the cooked beef to the pan. Pour the sauce over the beef and veggies. Stir well to combine and cook for 2–3 more minutes.

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Serve:
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions or cilantro. Serve hot over rice quinoa or noodles.

Tips:

Low-carb option: Skip the rice and serve it in lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice

Make it spicy: Add more gochujang or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes

Vegetarian version: Replace ground beef with crumbled tofu or a plant-based alternative

Meal prep friendly: Stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days

Q&A:

Q: Can I use a different meat?
A: Absolutely! Ground turkey chicken or pork work great too

Q: What if I don’t have gochujang?
A: You can skip it or use sriracha or chili garlic sauce for heat

Q: Can I add other vegetables?
A: Yes! Snap peas mushrooms zucchini or spinach are delicious additions

Q: Is this dish gluten-free?
A: Use gluten-free soy sauce (like tamari) to keep it gluten-free

Nutrition (per serving without rice):

Approximate values:

Calories: 320

Protein: 24g

Carbs: 14g

Fat: 20g

Fiber: 3g

Sugar: 7g

(Will vary slightly based on specific ingredients and portions.)

Conclusion:

This Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a fast fresh and fabulous meal perfect for busy nights. With bold flavor and simple ingredients it’s sure to become a favorite in your weekly rotation.