Description
Spicy Sesame Ground Beef Bowls are a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender ground beef in a savory, spicy sesame sauce, topped with fresh green onions. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, served over rice or greens, this dish is rich in bold flavors and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
For the Beef
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a glass measuring cup or bowl, combine coconut sugar, coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Use a fork or whisk to mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until melted and hot.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and softened.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sesame mixture into the skillet. Stir well to coat the beef.
- Add green onions: Stir in sliced green onions, reserving some for garnishing. Let the mixture simmer for 2-5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Serve warm over rice, pasta, potatoes, or lettuce as desired. Garnish with reserved green onions.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more crushed red pepper flakes according to taste.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier version.
- You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 250g)
- Calories: 394 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 791 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg
