Description
These Spicy Sesame Ground Beef Bowls offer a flavorful and easy-to-make meal with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. Featuring ground beef cooked in a zesty sesame sauce made from coconut aminos, coconut sugar, and toasted sesame oil, this dish is quick to prepare and ideal for serving over rice, pasta, potatoes, or fresh 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
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics: Mince the garlic cloves finely and thinly slice the green onions, reserving a few slices 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: Heat the butter and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and hot.
- 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 the garlic.
- Cook Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook over medium heat until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add Sauce and Onions: Pour the prepared sesame sauce over the browned beef. Add the sliced green onions (except those reserved for garnish), and stir well to combine.
- Simmer: Let the beef and sauce mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and reduce slightly.
- Serve: Serve the spicy sesame ground beef hot over your choice of cooked rice, pasta, roasted potatoes, or fresh lettuce. Garnish with the remaining green onions for added freshness and crunch.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the spiciness according to your preference.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure that the coconut aminos brand is certified gluten-free.
- Try topping the bowls with toasted sesame seeds for extra texture and flavor.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a balanced meal.
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
