Description
Spicy Sesame Ground Beef Bowls are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender ground beef cooked in a savory and slightly sweet sesame sauce with a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. This recipe comes together quickly, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner served over rice, pasta, potatoes, or lettuce.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp ground ginger
Main Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (reserve some for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics: Mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the green onions, setting aside a few sliced green onions for garnish.
- Mix Sauce: In a glass measuring cup or bowl, combine the coconut sugar, coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Whisk together thoroughly and set aside.
- Heat Fat: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the butter and olive oil until hot and melted.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir continuously for about one minute until fragrant and softened, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until fully browned with no pink remaining, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add Sauce and Onions: Pour the prepared sesame sauce over the cooked beef. Stir in the sliced green onions (reserving some for garnish) and mix well to combine.
- Simmer: Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Serve the spicy sesame ground beef warm over your choice of rice, pasta, potatoes, or lettuce. Garnish with the reserved green onions.
Notes
- To make this dish vegetarian, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles or sautéed mushrooms.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your coconut aminos are labeled gluten-free.
- The dish pairs well with steamed jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or spiralized noodles for low-carb options.
- Use fresh garlic and fresh green onions for best flavor.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 394 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 791 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg
