Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, or chili garlic sauce
- 1 bunch green onion, chopped
- Hot cooked brown or white rice, for serving
- Fresh cucumber, sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef with black pepper and add to skillet. Cook, stirring and crumbling into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and Sriracha (or crushed red pepper or chili sauce). Cook for a few minutes, allowing some of the sauce to absorb into the meat.
- Add half of the chopped green onions, reserving the rest for garnish. Serve over hot cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onion.
Notes
- You can pulse the beef in a food processor for finer texture if desired.
- Adjust Sriracha or chili sauce to taste for preferred spice level.
- Garnish with extra green onion or sesame seeds for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg