Spicy Ground Beef Teriyaki

Sweet, tangy, and slightly fiery, this ground beef teriyaki is beyond delicious. Gluten-free, made with a handful of ingredients, and ready in about 20 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword ground beef, sambal oelek, spicy sauce, teriyaki sauce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 224kcal

Author Robin Miller

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

1/3 cup teriyaki sauce soy sauce, or tamari sauce
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
1 tablespoon sambal oelek or sriracha sauce, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more/less to taste
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar unseasoned or seasoned
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 pound lean ground beef
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cooked rice or Asian noodles for serving

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, honey, sambal oelek, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and onion powder. Mix well and set aside.
Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Add the teriyaki sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium, partially cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water and add the mixture to the pan. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve over rice or Asian noodles (or in lettuce leaves).

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