Firecracker Ground Beef Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 tablespoon olive oil or chili oil
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1 pound extra lean ground beef
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1/2 cup (96g) dark brown sugar
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1/4 cup (60g) buffalo sauce
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2 tablespoons (30g) rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
# Instructions:
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Mix the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and brown both sides of the ground beef for 1-2 minutes per side. Break apart and fully cook.
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Pour the sauce over the cooked ground beef and stir. Leave untouched for 30-60 seconds until the sauce begins to caramelize on the bottom of the pan. Stir and continue until the beef is coated in the sauce and crispy bits appear.
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Serve over rice or noodles with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
# Notes:
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The nutrition facts were calculated with extra lean 96/4 ground beef and dark brown sugar. A zero-carb brown sugar replacement can reduce the carb and calorie content.
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For a fresher taste, substitute ground ginger and garlic powder with minced fresh ginger and garlic. Cook them with 1/2 tablespoon of oil before adding the sauce.
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Vegetables can be incorporated by cooking them before adding the sauce. Alternatively, pair with roasted vegetables or cucumber salad for a complete meal.