Amazing Korean Beef Recipe & Great Flavoring for Chicken Too
This Korean-inspired recipe delivers tender meat coated in a sweet and savory sauce made with soy, garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Fast and flavorful, it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for sauce prep
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef or chicken breasts diced if using chicken
- ¼ cup Brown sugar for sweetness
- 4 cloves Garlic chopped finely or use jarred
- ¼ cup Lite reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon Ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes for a little kick
Instructions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and chopped garlic until well combined.
- Set your pressure cooker to sauté mode or heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook ground beef or diced chicken until browned and cooked through, breaking up the meat as needed.
- If using ground beef, drain any excess fat.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meat; stir to coat everything evenly.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Seal the pressure cooker, cook as needed, and use quick or slow release depending on desired tenderness.
- Serve over rice or steamed veggies and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
Use jarred garlic or pre-diced chicken to save time. Prep sauce ahead to make dinner even quicker. Try with turkey or pork for variety.