Ground Beef Dinner

This gingery, garlicky ground beef recipe is quick, flavorful, and made with just five ingredients. It’s salty, sweet, and meaty, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner. The dish cooks in under 10 minutes and pairs well with rice and fresh vegetables for a simple, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons neutral oil (avocado or vegetable)
  
  

• 2 tablespoons grated ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
  
  

• 2 tablespoons grated garlic (from 6 cloves)
  
  

• 1 pound ground beef (any kind)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  
  

• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  
  

• 2 tablespoons agave, sugar, or maple syrup
  
  

• Cooked rice, for serving
  
  

Directions

1. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
   
   

2. Add grated ginger and garlic; stir continuously until fragrant and golden yellow, about 30 seconds.
   
   

3. Add ground beef and salt. Break up the meat with a spoon and cook, stirring frequently, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
   
   

4. Stir in soy sauce and agave. Cook for another minute until the beef darkens slightly but remains moist and glossy.
   
   

5. Serve the beef over cooked rice. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions and serve with sliced cucumbers and carrots.
   
   

Nutritional Value by Grams (per serving estimate)

• Calories: Not specified
  
  

• Protein: Not specified
  
  

• Fat: Not specified
  
  

• Carbohydrates: Not specified
  
  

• Sugar: Not specified
  
  

• Sodium: Not specified