Savory Mushroom and Ground Beef Ssam

Ssam, meaning “wrapped” in Korean, refers to a popular style of eating in Korean cuisine. It’s typically made with any type of leafy vegetables, like lettuce and perilla leaves (kkaetnip), wrapped around a piece of meat (or many other fillings). What makes a good ssam depends on what goes in it, and this savory mushroom and ground meat combination makes each bite delightfully satisfying. Shiitake mushrooms already have a meaty texture, so they seamlessly blend with ground beef. And t