Description

This Spicy Sesame Ground Beef Bowls recipe offers a flavorful and quick meal perfect for busy weeknights. Ground beef is cooked with garlic and a savory, slightly sweet sesame sauce made from coconut sugar, coconut aminos, and toasted sesame oil, with a spicy kick from crushed red pepper flakes. Finished with fresh green onions, this dish is versatile served over rice, pasta, potatoes, or greens for a delicious and satisfying bowl.

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, sliced (reserve a few for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the green onions. Set these aside for later use.
Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine coconut sugar, coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Mix thoroughly with a fork or whisk and set aside.
Heat the Pan: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant and softened.
Cook the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes.
Add Sauce and Onions: Pour the prepared sesame sauce over the cooked beef and stir to combine. Mix in the sliced green onions, reserving a few for garnish.
Simmer: Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 2-5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
Serve: Serve the spicy sesame ground beef warm over rice, pasta, potatoes, or greens. Garnish with the remaining green onions before serving.

Notes

You can adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
Serve over your choice of base such as jasmine rice, spiralized zucchini noodles, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad.
For a lower-fat option, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
Make sure to not overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.