Korean Ground Beef Stir-Fry | One-Pot 30-Minute Dinner

Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a quick, healthy meal you can have on the table in under 30 minutes.

This recipe combines ground beef and colorful vegetables cooked in a sweetened soy-based sauce. Ground beef keeps the dish budget-friendly and convenient, but you can substitute thinly sliced beef if you prefer.

It’s become a favorite weeknight one-pot meal thanks to its simple preparation and bold flavor.

Enjoy it as a standalone dish or serve it over steamed rice for a complete meal.

How to Make Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry

• Whisk all sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth and set aside.

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, break it up, then add the diced onion.

• Cook until the beef is lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes, stirring and crumbling as it cooks.

• Add minced garlic, chopped bell peppers, broccoli florets, and carrots. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes.

• Pour in the sauce, then cook, stirring often, for 3–5 minutes or until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the beef and vegetables.

• Adjust seasoning to taste, adding extra soy sauce or crushed red pepper if desired.
• Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Serve immediately on its own or spoon over a bowl of steamed rice.

Recipe Notes

Types of Ground Beef

• Use 90% lean ground beef if you prefer less fat to drain. With 85% lean you may need to remove some excess fat after browning.
• To remove fat without transferring meat to another container: push the beef to one side, tilt the pan slightly so fat pools, then carefully blot the fat with folded paper towels using tongs to avoid burns.

Want it Spicier?

• Increase crushed red pepper in the sauce or finish servings with Sriracha for extra heat.

Enjoy!

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Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry {Easy, One Pot, 30-Minute Meal}

Beef and vegetables in a sweetened soy sauce make this a healthy, quick one-pot meal.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 380kcal

Equipment

• 12″ Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean recommended)
• ½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 5–6 cloves)
• 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
• 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into smaller pieces

Sauce:

• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
• 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger (or 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger)
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

Garnish:

• Sliced green onions
• Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Whisk all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Once hot, add ground beef and onions. Cook until beef is slightly browned, about 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
4. Add garlic, bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
5. Pour in the sauce and cook, stirring often, for 3–5 minutes until the sauce has reduced slightly and coats the ingredients.
6. Taste and adjust with more soy sauce or crushed red pepper if desired.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve on its own or over rice.

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Notes

Types of Ground Beef:

• 90% lean works well without draining; with fattier beef you may want to drain excess fat before adding vegetables.
• See the section above for a simple method to remove fat directly from the skillet.

Want it Spicier?

• Increase crushed red pepper in the sauce or add Sriracha when serving.

Nutritional info is for 1/4 of the recipe. Portions may serve 4–5 depending on portion size.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 serving |
Calories: 380 kcal |
Carbohydrates: 25.9 g |
Protein: 23.9 g |
Fat: 18.1 g

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: 30-minute meal, beef, easy recipe, ground beef, healthy, stir fry

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Watch the VIDEO on how to make this Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry on YouTube for a step-by-step demonstration.

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