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Ginger Ground Beef Donburi Recipe

Ginger Ground Beef Donburi Recipe made with ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, garlic powder, fresh ginger, peas, green onions, and white rice.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Japanese-Inspired
Keyword: Ginger Ground Beef Donburi Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Ginger Ground Beef Donburi

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 c soy sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger or ginger paste
  • 1 c frozen peas
  • 3 green onions finely chopped
  • 3 c cooked white rice for serving

Instructions

Prepare the rice.

  • Ensure that 3 c of cooked white rice are prepared and kept warm for serving.

Cook the ground beef.

  • Add the ground beef to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat for approximately 6 minutes, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, until it begins to brown.

Add the sauce ingredients.

  • Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, garlic powder, and fresh minced ginger or ginger paste to the skillet.

Add the peas.

  • Stir in the frozen peas until evenly combined with the beef mixture.

Continue cooking.

  • Cook for an additional 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are fully thawed and heated through and the ground beef is fully browned.

Check the texture.

  • Ensure that the beef mixture is evenly coated with the sauce and that no excess liquid remains in the skillet.

Serve over rice.

  • Divide the warm cooked white rice among serving bowls.

Add the beef mixture.

  • Spoon the ginger ground beef mixture evenly over the rice.

Garnish.

  • Top each serving with finely chopped green onions.

Serve immediately.

  • Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

To make this Ginger Ground Beef Donburi Recipe gluten free, replace the soy sauce with certified gluten-free tamari or gluten-free soy sauce. Verify that the mirin, garlic powder, frozen peas, and any packaged ingredients are labeled gluten free. White rice is naturally gluten free, but check packaging for cross-contact warnings if necessary. Use clean cookware, utensils, and serving bowls to prevent cross-contact with gluten-containing foods.