Beef Bulgogi

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
1-inch ginger, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 green onions, diced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Optional - shredded carrot, sliced cucumber, and sliced radishes to serve
Serve with cooked brown rice or noodles


Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and sauté them for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add the ginger and garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring often.
Add the ground beef, break it up with the back of a large spoon, and cook it for 5 minutes or until there is no pink remaining and it is crumbly.
Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the soy mixture over the ground beef and stir to combine. Allow to cook for 2 minutes and then turn off the heat. Let the mixture sit for 1 to 2 minutes before serving. This will allow the sauce to thicken.
Add optional rice or noodles to bowls, then top with beef, green onions, shredded carrots, cucumber, radishes, and sesame seeds.