Sautéed Ground Beef with Korean-Inspired Spices and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-09 · Updated 2026-07-09

A savory ground beef dish infused with garlic and a blend of Korean-inspired spices for a quick and flavorful meal. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, garlic cloves, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and finely mince 4 garlic cloves and thinly slice 2 green onions, separating white and green parts.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the minced garlic and white parts of the green onions, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and starting to crisp at the edges.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp gochugaru, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to evenly coat the meat and allow the spices to bloom.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle the green parts of the sliced green onions on top. Serve warm over steamed rice or noodles.