Description
A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring caramelized brown sugar, garlic, and sesame sauce clinging to browned ground beef.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang or sriracha (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes until browned; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Push beef to the side, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, then stir into the beef.
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang or sriracha, sesame oil, and beef broth; simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in sliced green onions and finish with toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
Use a hot, heavy skillet for the best browning. Adjust spice levels to taste, and refrigerate leftovers to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean