Teriyaki Ground Beef
Tender ground beef, simmered in a quick-and-easy, sweet/savory, garlicky glaze that's kicked up with ginger and crushed red pepper.
Servings 4
Calories 212kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar light or dark
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more/less to taste
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- Cooked rice for serving
- Chopped green onions for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the soy sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and reduces.
- Spoon the beef over the rice and top with green onions.
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Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1163mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 3mg