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Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (avocado oil recommended)
- 1 1/3 pounds ground beef (15-20% fat or 1 pound)
- 1 medium brown onion (about 1 1/2 cups chopped)
- 8 garlic cloves (about 4 tablespoons crushed or minced)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 small apple (seeds removed and chopped)
- 1 cup chopped green onions (plus more for garnish)
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, sesame seeds, soft boiled eggs, microgreens, kimchi, gochugaru, toasted sesame oil drizzle
Instructions
- Blend the apple, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic, then mix in the marinade.
- Heat oil in a skillet over high heat, add the beef mixture, and cook until browned, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in chopped green onions and remove from heat.
- Serve over steamed rice and garnish with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Choose ground beef with higher fat content for more flavor.
Letting the beef marinate for an hour enhances the taste.
Experiment with different garnishes for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90