Ingredients

• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and ginger.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3–5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
4. Stir in soy sauce mixture and green onions until well combined, allowing to simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and carrots, if desired.