Description
A flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef and rice bowl recipe featuring a savory sauce made with brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and spices, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef 90% lean
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
- sliced green onions for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and minced garlic, breaking the meat into crumbles, until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and pepper until well combined.
- Simmer the beef with sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked ground beef in the skillet. Let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat the beef evenly and allow flavors to meld.
- Assemble and garnish: Serve the savory ground beef mixture over 2 cups of hot cooked white or brown rice. Garnish each serving with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use lean ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Serve with steamed or sautéed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Leftover beef mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten free if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
