Korean Ground Beef Bowls

Ingredients

Beef

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Sauce

• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for a thicker glaze)

For Serving

• Cooked white rice
• Steamed broccoli or other vegetables

Directions

1. Stir the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
2. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and brown it, crumbling as you go, about 3-5 minutes. Drain off the excess fat, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Pour the sauce over the beef, stir well, and simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and coats the meat.
4. Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice with steamed vegetables on the side.