Description
A flavorful and quick Japanese-inspired ground beef dish, seasoned with fresh ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar, stirred with peas and perfect served over rice for a comforting soboro donburi meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound 90/10 ground beef
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Cooked rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Mince the peeled fresh ginger if not already minced and gather all other ingredients to have them ready for cooking.
- Cook the ground beef mixture: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, soy sauce, ¼ cup water, brown sugar, and minced ginger to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break up the beef as it cooks.
- Brown the beef: Continue cooking and stirring the mixture until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes, ensuring the flavors meld well.
- Add peas and finish cooking: Stir in the frozen peas and cook for about 5 more minutes, allowing most of the liquid to evaporate and the peas to heat through.
- Serve: Spoon the gingery ground beef over cooked rice if desired, and serve immediately for a warm and delicious meal.
Notes
- Use 90/10 ground beef for a good balance of flavor and less fat.
- Substitute low sodium soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Fresh ginger gives the best flavor; if unavailable, use 1 teaspoon ground ginger but reduce quantity to taste.
- Frozen peas add color and sweetness; fresh peas can be substituted if available.
- Serve with steamed white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Adjust brown sugar to taste if you prefer a less sweet or more savory dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 301 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
