Garlic Ground Beef Recipe
A fast one-pan dinner of ground beef browned with garlic and tossed in a sweet and savory soy glaze. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect over a bowl of rice.
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic minced
For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1.5 tbsp sugar
Optional Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Scallions
- Fried egg
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a bit of oil. Add the ground beef and minced garlic. Break the beef apart slightly, then let it cook undisturbed for a couple of minutes to develop some browning.
- Begin stirring everything together and continue cooking until the beef is about 80% cooked through.
- Add the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir well and continue cooking until the sauce reduces into a glossy glaze that clings to the beef.
- Serve over a fresh bowl of rice.
- Optionally garnish with sesame seeds, scallions, and a fried egg.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, keeping the beef and rice separate so the rice stays fresh.
- Reheat in a pan over medium heat for the best texture, or microwave for about 2 minutes.
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the best flavor, or leaner beef with a little extra oil in the pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 44g