Recipe corner: Korean ground beef bowls

By Kathleen’s Cravings Submitted by Megan Ripley

This easy and quick meal will have you rethink ordering takeout for dinner.

Korean Ground Beef Bowls

Beef

1lb lean ground beef

1 tablespoon canola oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

3 green onions, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Cooked white rice, for serving

Steamed vegetables, for serving

Sauce

1/4 cup brown sugar, light or dark

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, adjust to spice preference

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and ground ginger.

Cook the beef. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and brown, crumbling as it cooks, about 3-5 minutes. Drain off the excess fat and return the skillet to the stove. Add the garlic and sauté for a minute, until fragrant and softened.

Combine with the sauce. Add the sauce to the ground beef. Stir to combine and allow to simmer over medium about 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with cooked rice and steamed vegetables. Enjoy!