Mongolian Ground Beef

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1-inch piece ginger, grated
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3-4 green onions, sliced
• White rice, for serving

PREPARATION

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, broth, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic and ginger to pan. Let cook until fragrant, just 2-3 minutes.
4. Pour sauce into pan and stir. Let simmer and thicken, 1-2 minutes.
5. Stir to coat ground beef with sauce. Add green onions and cook briefly to wilt, about 2 minutes.
6. Serve over white rice with steamed vegetables, if desired. Enjoy!