Sticky Ground Beef
Sticky Ground Beef
Ingredients
For the Sticky Ground Beef
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Serving and Garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 4 cups cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the ground beef to the hot skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is thoroughly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Drain any excess fat from the cooked ground beef.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the browned and drained ground beef in the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Stir well to combine all ingredients, ensuring the beef is evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to a sticky consistency and thoroughly coats the beef.
⏱️ 7 min
- 8
Remove the skillet from the heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve the sticky ground beef immediately over a bed of cooked rice.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sticky Ground Beef
For the Sticky Ground Beef
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Serving and Garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 4 cups cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the ground beef to the hot skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is thoroughly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Drain any excess fat from the cooked ground beef.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the browned and drained ground beef in the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Stir well to combine all ingredients, ensuring the beef is evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to a sticky consistency and thoroughly coats the beef.
⏱️ 7 min - 8
Remove the skillet from the heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve the sticky ground beef immediately over a bed of cooked rice.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
⏱️ 1 min