Korean Ground Beef

Summary
Prep time	20 min
Cook time	10 min
Source	BellyFull.net
Yield / serves	4 servings
Rating	Very good

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons sesame oil , divided
• 6 ounces fresh green beans , cut into 1 & 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
• salt and pepper
• 3 scallions , chopped
• toasted sesame seeds
• cooked white rice or lettuce cups , for serving

Preparation

Heat half the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add in the green beans and sauté for 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate and keep warm.

Add the remaining sesame oil to the skillet. Swirl to coat and once hot, add in the ground beef. Brown the beef, breaking it up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 3 minutes.

Stir in the garlic and cook for another 20 seconds until fragrant. Drain off the fat.

Return green beans to the skillet, along with the brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and chili garlic sauce. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Simmer for 2 more minutes to blend the flavors.

Remove from the heat and toss in the scallions.

Serve over hot rice or as lettuce cups, with a small sprinkle of sesame seeds.