Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
  • 3 cups cooked rice (Jasmine or Calrose)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Heat your large skillet over medium high heat until a drop of water flicked onto the surface dances and evaporates instantly.
  2. Add the 1 lb ground beef and spread it into a single, flat layer using your spatula. Cook for 2-3 minutes undisturbed until a mahogany colored crust forms. Note: This patience is the secret to the best texture.
  3. Use a wooden spatula to break the meat into fine crumbles. Continue cooking until no pink remains and the beef is fully browned.
  4. Add the 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon grated ginger. Sauté for 60 seconds until the aroma fills the kitchen. Note: The fat from the beef protects the garlic from burning.
  5. Pour in the 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
  6. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid reduces into a sticky, glossy glaze that coats each piece of beef.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat entirely. This is crucial for the next step.
  8. Stir in the 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil. Wait for that nutty scent to bloom.
  9. Divide your 3 cups of cooked rice into four bowls.
  10. Spoon the beef over the rice and garnish generously with the 3 stalks of sliced green onions and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds. Marinated Beef Kebabs for 6 Servings — Master Marinated Beef Kebabs with our high-acid, umami soak designed for gril...OnePot Ground Beef Burrito Bowls with Rice — Master OnePot Ground Beef Burrito Bowls with our expert technique for fluffy ...Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe for 8 Servings — Master this authentic Italian beef sandwich recipe using a slow cooker method... $img_2$