Description
Gingery Ground Beef (Soboro Donburi) is a savory Japanese-inspired dish featuring ground beef cooked with fresh ginger, soy sauce, and sweet brown sugar, complemented by tender peas. It pairs perfectly over steamed rice for a comforting and quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound 90/10 ground beef
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 cup frozen peas
For Serving
- Cooked rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the ground beef, soy sauce, ¼ cup water, brown sugar, and minced ginger. Break up the beef with a wooden spoon to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the beef: Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Make sure the ingredients are well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the peas: Stir in the frozen peas, then continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated and the peas are heated through, about 5 more minutes.
- Serve: Spoon the gingery ground beef mixture over cooked rice if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce or tamari to control saltiness.
- Fresh ginger adds the best flavor; avoid powdered ginger.
- For a healthier version, serve over brown rice or cauliflower rice.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef for a leaner alternative.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 301 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
