Korean Ground Beef Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (preferably 80% lean)
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
• 3 Green onions, chopped, divided
• 1 cup Carrots, shredded
• 1 Bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 1/4 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 cups Rice (white or brown), cooked
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. While the beef is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.
5. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef, stirring to combine. Allow to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the shredded carrots and diced bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
7. Stir in the chopped green onions, reserving some for garnish. Remove from heat.
8. Serve the beef mixture over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds and remaining green onions.

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