Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust for heat)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooked jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
Step 1: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until completely browned and no longer pink, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Step 2: Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Return the pan to the heat and add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
Step 4: Pour the sauce mixture over the beef. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the meat.
Step 5: Remove from heat. Serve the beef over hot jasmine rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. For extra veggies, stir in some frozen peas or shredded carrots during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes & Sides
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg