Description
A quick, flavor-forward weeknight meal featuring savory-sweet beef with garlic and soy sauce, served over steaming rice and topped with scallions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef.
- Cook until browned, breaking the meat into small pieces with a spoon until there’s no pink.
- If the pan has excess fat, drain a little off, leaving enough to carry flavor.
- Add the minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Cook everything together for 2–3 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly and coat the beef.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Spoon the beef over cooked rice and sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Use low-sodium soy sauce for better control over salt. For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Substitute brown sugar with maple syrup or honey if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean