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Easy Korean Ground Beef with Napa Slaw

Easy Korean Ground Beef with Napa Slaw

This easy Korean ground beef recipe features a delicious mix of savory beef paired with a crisp napa cabbage slaw.
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Course: Main Dish
Kitchen: korean-inspired
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

  • For the Korean Ground Beef:
  • 1 lb ground beef 85/15 or leaner
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • For the Napa Cabbage Slaw:
  • 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage
  • 1 medium carrot grated or julienned
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Prepare the Slaw:
  • In a mixing bowl, toss together Napa cabbage, carrot, and green onions.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and salt.
  • Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss well. Let it rest while you cook the beef.
  • Cook the Beef:
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through—about 7–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Lower the heat and stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in chopped green onions and remove from heat.
  • Serve:
  • Plate a scoop of Napa slaw, then top with warm Korean beef.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra green onion, if desired. Serve alone, with steamed rice, or wrapped in lettuce leaves.

Notes

You can add sliced green onions or sesame seeds as a garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg