Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry
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.
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.