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Ground Beef Bulgogi Recipe

Mouthwatering Ground Beef Bulgogi Recipe for Quick Dinners

This Ground Beef Bulgogi Recipe brings authentic Korean flavors to your table in just 30 minutes, perfect for quick dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Pickling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Bulgogi
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Lean ground beef for a healthier dish.
  • 1 Onion (grated) Yellow or white onions preferred.
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic recommended.
  • 1 in Ginger (grated) Fresh is better, ground can be used.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Can substitute with brown sugar.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium) Tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang Adjust quantity for milder flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Mirin or Rice Wine Apple cider vinegar as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Carrots (shredded) Bell peppers can be used instead.
For the Wraps and Toppings
  • 1 head Bibb Lettuce Romaine can be used as a sturdy option.
  • 2 cups Rice Any cooked rice variety works.
  • 1 cup Cucumbers (pickled) Use English cucumbers for crunch.
  • 2 tbsp Sambal Oelek (optional) Any chili garlic sauce can substitute.

Equipment

  • sauté pan
  • Medium bowl
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Pickling the Cucumbers
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, water, honey, and salt until dissolved. Add cucumbers, submerging them for at least 15 minutes.
Sautéing the Carrots
  1. Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add carrots and a pinch of salt, cooking until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Cooking Aromatics
  1. In another pan, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for about 3 minutes.
Browning the Beef
  1. Add ground beef to the aromatic mix, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Adding Sauces
  1. Stir in honey, soy sauce, gochujang, and mirin. Cook for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Serve beef mixture in a Bibb lettuce leaf, top with sautéed carrots and pickled cucumbers, alongside cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with your choice of veggies or toppings like bell peppers or zucchini.

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