Description
A flavorful and spicy ground beef bowl infused with sesame and ginger, perfect for quick dinners or meal prep. This dish features tender beef cooked with a savory sesame mixture, topped with fresh green onions, and served over your choice of rice, pasta, potatoes, or lettuce for a versatile and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
For the Beef
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics and sauce: Mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the green onions. In a bowl, combine the coconut sugar, coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Mix well with a fork or whisk and set aside.
- Cook the garlic: Heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the minced garlic and stir for about one minute until fragrant and softened.
- Brown the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a spatula to break apart the meat. Cook until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sesame mixture over the cooked beef. Stir well to coat the meat evenly. Then, add the sliced green onions (reserve some for garnishing) and stir again.
- Simmer and serve: Let the mixture simmer for 2-5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve hot over rice, pasta, potatoes, or lettuce, garnished with remaining green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the coconut aminos are gluten-free.
- This dish is quick to make and perfect for weeknights.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 394 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 791 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg
