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30-Minute Korean Ground Beef Stir-Fry Recipe (One-Pot)

Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry is an easy, healthy meal you can prepare in under 30 minutes.

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

This stir fry combines ground beef and vegetables in a sweetened soy-based sauce. Ground beef is budget-friendly and convenient, but you can substitute thinly sliced beef if you prefer.

It’s a go-to weeknight one-pot meal: simple to make yet full of flavor.

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

How to Make Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry

  • Whisk all sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth, then set aside.
korean soy sauce mixture in a bowl
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart, then add diced onion.
korean ground beef with onions in a large skillet
  • Cook until the beef is lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes, breaking up any large pieces as it cooks.
ground beef being browned in large cast iron skillet
  • Add minced garlic, bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
veggies being added to the skillet
  • Pour in the sauce mixture and cook, stirring frequently, for 3–5 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the beef and vegetables.
sauce added to the korean ground beef stir fry
  • Taste and adjust with extra soy sauce or crushed red pepper if desired.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
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Serve warm, either on its own or over rice.

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Time Saving Tips

The full recipe takes about 30 minutes including prep. To speed things up:

  • Make the sauce ahead and refrigerate; whisk briefly before using.
  • Use pre-shredded or julienned carrots and packaged broccoli florets to cut prep time.
  • Combine the stir-fry vegetables in a container so everything is ready to toss into the pan.

Prep in advance and the dinner cooks up in roughly 15 minutes.

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Recipe Notes

Types of Ground Beef

  • This was made with 90% lean ground beef without draining. When using 85% lean or lower, you may want to remove excess fat after browning the beef and before adding vegetables.
  • To remove fat without transferring the beef to another container: push the beef to one side, tip the pan slightly so fat pools, then carefully blot the fat with folded paper towels using tongs or a spatula to avoid burns.
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Want it Spicier?

  • Increase crushed red pepper in the sauce or finish each serving with Sriracha for extra heat.
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Enjoy! 🙂

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

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

A quick one-pot meal of beef and vegetables in a sweetened soy sauce—healthy and simple to prepare.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 380 kcal

Equipment

  • 12″ cast iron skillet (recommended)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean recommended)
  • 1/2 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 smaller

Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

Garnish:

  • sliced green onions
  • toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Whisk all sauce ingredients together and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the sauce and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3–5 minutes.
  6. Adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce or crushed red pepper if needed.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
  8. Serve hot, with rice if desired.

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Notes

Types of Ground Beef:

  • 90% lean works well without draining. For fattier beef (85% or less), drain excess fat after cooking before adding vegetables.

Want it Spicier?

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

Nutritional info reflects roughly one-quarter of the recipe. Servings may vary based on portion size.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 serving
| Calories: 380 kcal
| Carbohydrates: 25.9 g
| Protein: 23.9 g
| Fat: 18.1 g
| Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
| Cholesterol: 75 mg
| Sodium: 108.3 mg
| Fiber: 2.4 g
| Sugar: 22 g
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: 30-minute meal, beef, easy recipe, ground beef, healthy, stir fry
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Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry {Easy, One Pot, 30-Minute Meal}

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