Ginger Beef

Tender ground beef in a sweet-and-savory, garlicky, ginger-spiked glaze! Served over rice (or noodles, or in lettuce leaves), this quick-and-easy, ultra-flavorful dish is sure to become a weeknight staple.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword asian ground beef recipe, ginger beef, ground beef recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 300kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce* see below for substitution
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3-4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon grated or minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound lean ground beef
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cooked rice for serving or noodles or lettuce leaves
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for serving
Chopped green onions for serving

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, dark soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. If necessary, drain away any fat.
Add the soy sauce mixture to the pan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens and reduces. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Spoon the beef mixture over rice and top with sesame seeds and green onions.

*To replace dark soy sauce, combine 2 tablespoons regular soy sauce, 1 teaspoon molasses, and 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar.

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