Korean Beef and Rice (or Quinoa)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey or ground beef or ground chicken
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken or beef broth
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes plus more to taste or 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 3 green onions, chopped
• Hot, cooked rice or quinoa for serving

Instructions

1. Start the rice or quinoa, cooking according to package directions (usually about 15-17 minutes cooking time).
2. While the rice/quinoa cooks, in a large, 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the meat, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring to break the meat into small pieces, until the meat is cooked through and crumbly, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
3. In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, broth, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (or chili-garlic sauce), and ginger.
4. Stir the sauce into the meat and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes or so.
5. Serve over hot, cooked rice or quinoa, topped with the chopped green onions.