Description
Experience the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors with this quick and wholesome weeknight dinner. By prioritizing high-quality aromatics like fresh garlic and toasted sesame oil, this recipe delivers a restaurant-grade sear on lean beef that is served over a fluffy bed of rice. It is an efficient, protein-packed solution for busy schedules that requires no complex techniques, ensuring a delicious and satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef or thinly sliced flank steak
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking
4 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice
Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart, until it is browned and caramelized.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the sauce over the beef and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and glaze the meat.
Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onions.
Divide the cooked rice into four bowls and top with the beef mixture.
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure your rice is pre-cooked before starting the beef as the cooking process is rapid.
For a texture variation, you can add matchstick carrots or shredded cabbage during the last minute of cooking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Ground Beef Recipes
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg