Name: Sweet and Spicy Ginger Beef Bowls – A Flavorful and Easy Meal to Savor
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or substitute with chicken or pork); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced; 3 shallots, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 cup pickled ginger (or 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger); 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce; 2-3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste); 2 tablespoons ginger juice; 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey; 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds; 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped; Cucumber Salad:; 4 Persian cucumbers, diced; 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste); 1/4 cup chopped green onions or Thai basil; 2 tablespoons ginger juice or rice vinegar; Salt, to taste

Description

Try this Sweet and Spicy Ginger Beef Bowls recipe with a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors for a delicious meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or substitute with chicken or pork)
2 tablespoons butter
2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
3 shallots, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup pickled ginger (or 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger)
1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
2–3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tablespoons ginger juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
Cucumber Salad:
4 Persian cucumbers, diced
1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1/4 cup chopped green onions or Thai basil
2 tablespoons ginger juice or rice vinegar
Salt, to taste

Instructions

Cook the Beef:
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and a pinch of black pepper. Break up the meat as it cooks, stirring until browned, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the butter, bell peppers, garlic, shallots, and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes, letting the flavors blend.
Prepare the Sauce:
Pour in the tamari or soy sauce, add the Gochujang, ginger juice, and 1/3 cup water. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until the beef is well coated.
Mix in the maple syrup or honey and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beef is caramelized. Remove from heat and toss with toasted sesame seeds.
Make the Cucumber Salad:
In a bowl, toss the cucumbers with a pinch of salt, Gochujang, ginger juice, and green onions. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Assemble and Serve:
Spoon the beef mixture over bowls of rice. Serve with the cucumber salad on the side and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
Optional: Drizzle with spicy mayo for an extra kick. Enjoy your flavorful bowl!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 500 kcal per serving

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