Description
A quick and flavorful dish with caramelized ginger, sweet soy sauce, and tender ground beef, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90–93% lean)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (or oyster sauce)
- 1/4 cup water (or low-sodium beef/chicken broth)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust or omit)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, water, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Warm a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. If beef is very lean, add 1 teaspoon oil.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up, and cook for 5–7 minutes until mostly browned with some caramelized bits.
- Push the beef to one side, add ginger and garlic to the empty space, and cook until fragrant.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and black pepper, remove from heat, and sprinkle with green onions before serving.
Notes
For a healthier version, use 95% lean beef or ground turkey. Adjust sodium levels by using low-sodium sauces.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg