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Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi Recipe

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This Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi recipe offers a quick and flavorful Korean-inspired dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ground beef is cooked with a savory and slightly sweet bulgogi sauce made from soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Served over white rice and topped with scallions, sesame seeds, and soft-boiled eggs, this meal combines rich flavors and comforting textures in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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Bulgogi Sauce

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, plus 2 teaspoons
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced

Ground Beef

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ small yellow onion, diced

Toppings

  • 1 tablespoon scallion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 4 large soft boiled eggs

For Serving

  • White rice, cooked, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Bulgogi Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors well. Set the sauce aside.
  2. Cook Ground Beef and Onion: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced yellow onion, cooking until the beef is browned but still slightly pink in places, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add Bulgogi Sauce and Simmer: Pour the prepared bulgogi sauce into the skillet with the beef and onions. Stir well to coat the meat evenly. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 6 to 10 minutes to meld the flavors thoroughly.
  4. Prepare Serving Bowls: Divide cooked white rice evenly into four bowls as a base for the bulgogi.
  5. Assemble the Dish: Spoon the beef mixture evenly over each bowl of rice. Top each serving with diced scallions, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and one soft-boiled egg.
  6. Serve Warm: Serve the assembled dish immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • To soft-boil eggs: Place eggs in boiling water and cook for 6-7 minutes, then transfer immediately to an ice bath to stop cooking and peel easily.
  • Use freshly minced garlic and ginger for the most vibrant flavor.
  • Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste preference.
  • For a lower-sodium version, use low-sodium soy sauce.
  • This recipe pairs well with steamed vegetables or kimchi for a full Korean-style meal.

Keywords: ground beef bulgogi, Korean beef recipe, easy bulgogi, bulgogi sauce, quick Korean dinner, soft boiled egg topping, stovetop bulgogi

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