Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
  • 3 cloves (9g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (6g) fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) neutral oil
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp (25g) brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) water
  • 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil
  • 1 tsp (3g) cornstarch
  • 3 stalks (30g) green onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp (3g) toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Heat the neutral oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir constantly for 30-60 seconds until fragrant and pungent, then remove them from the pan and set aside. Note: Removing them prevents the garlic from burning when the heat goes up.
  3. Increase the heat to high and add the lean ground beef.
  4. Spread the meat across the pan and let it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes until a mahogany colored crust forms.
  5. Break the beef into crumbles and cook for another 3-5 minutes until fully browned.
  6. While the beef browns, whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl until dissolved.
  7. Pour the sauce mixture over the browned beef.
  8. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce bubbles and turns into a thick, glossy glaze.
  9. Turn off the heat immediately.
  10. Fold in the sliced green onions and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.