Name: Italian Style Giardiniera Beef: 5 Bold Dinner Ideas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger; 1 teaspoon neutral oil; 3 cups cooked brown rice; 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons Korean chili paste; 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup crispy fried onions

Description

Italian-Style Giardiniera Beef Roast is a bold, savory rice bowl layered with seasoned ground beef, aromatic ginger and garlic, and vibrant fresh toppings.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon neutral oil
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Korean chili paste
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup crispy fried onions

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned and no longer pink.
Stir in the chopped onion, garlic, and grated ginger. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly softened.
Pour the prepared sauce over the beef mixture. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 10 minutes so the flavors can blend together.
Divide the cooked brown rice evenly among four bowls (about 3/4 cup per bowl). Spoon the savory beef mixture over the rice. Top with sliced cucumber, Korean chili paste, sesame seeds, scallions, and crispy fried onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg