Description
This Gingery Ground Beef Soboro Donburi is a quick and flavorful Japanese-inspired dish featuring savory ground beef cooked with fresh ginger, soy sauce, and sweet brown sugar, combined with tender peas. Perfectly served over steamed rice for a comforting and easy meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 pound 90/10 ground beef
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- ¼ cup water
Vegetables
- 1 cup frozen peas
For Serving
- Cooked rice (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the ground beef, low sodium soy sauce or tamari, ¼ cup water, brown sugar, and minced fresh ginger. Cook the mixture, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until it is fully browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Add the Peas: Stir in the frozen peas into the skillet with the beef mixture. Continue cooking for about 5 more minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated and the peas are tender.
- Serve: Spoon the gingery ground beef and peas over cooked rice if desired, and serve immediately for a warm and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a lower sodium version, opt for low sodium soy sauce or tamari.
- Use fresh ginger for the best flavor, but ground ginger can be substituted in a pinch (about 1 teaspoon).
- You can add other vegetables such as finely chopped carrots or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Serve with steamed rice or substitute with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
