Ground Beef Sweet Kick (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/4 cup (60g) buffalo sauce
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 pound extra lean ground beef
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1/2 tablespoon chili oil or olive oil
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2 tablespoons (30g) rice vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup (96g) dark brown sugar
# Instructions:
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Stir all the sauce ingredients in a bowl until it’s smooth. Put it aside while you prep the beef.
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Warm a wide pan on medium-high heat. Pour in the oil, and sear the beef for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Crumble it into pieces and finish cooking it through.
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Drizzle the sauce over the cooked beef, and gently stir. Let it sit still for 30-60 seconds so the sauce starts to stick to the bottom of the pan. Toss again until the meat gets coated and develops crispy pieces.
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Scoop it over your choice of noodles or rice. Sprinkle on sesame seeds and green onions for extra flavor.
# Notes:
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These nutrition facts are for dark brown sugar and extra lean 96/4 ground beef. Swapping for low-carb sweetener can trim down carbs and calories.
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Want fresher flavors? Trade garlic powder and ground ginger for minced fresh garlic and ginger. Sauté them in some oil before adding the sauce.
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You can add veggies by cooking them before mixing in the sauce. Or, serve alongside roasted veggies or a crisp cucumber salad for a balanced meal.