Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make ground beef and rice dish featuring a smoky, tangy sauce with hints of honey, soy, and hot sauce, topped with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Beef Mixture
- 1.5 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted, optional to mix in sauce)
To Serve
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 4 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef and Onion: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef and finely chopped sweet onion. Season with sea salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the beef starts to brown and onion is softened.
- Add Spices and Garlic: Stir in the smoked paprika and minced garlic cloves. Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned. Drain excess fat from the pan if necessary.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small jug, whisk together Worcestershire sauce, honey, soy sauce, hot sauce, and cornstarch until smooth. Optionally, add toasted sesame seeds to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Combine Sauce and Beef: Pour the prepared sauce over the browned beef mixture. Stir well to coat the beef evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Assemble the Dish: Divide the cooked rice evenly into four bowls.
- Serve and Garnish: Top each bowl of rice with the saucy ground beef. Sprinkle with finely sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added freshness and crunch.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of hot sauce according to your preference.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease; drain fat for a less oily dish.
- Leftover beef mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos and ensure Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a more balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
