{"id":"8390c30b-e088-48ef-9d90-72ec083f7320","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/8390c30b-e088-48ef-9d90-72ec083f7320","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a35312271/best-caramelized-beef-with-rice-recipe/","title":"Caramelized Beef With Rice","description":"This caramelized beef and rice bowl is a rich-in-flavor and weeknight-friendly dinner that cooks in under 10 minutes.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2 - 4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT10M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tbsp. vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 lb. ground beef (preferably 80/20)","item":"ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"preferably 80/20"},{"text":"1 tbsp. grated ginger","item":"grated ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp. minced garlic, from about 4 cloves","item":"minced garlic, from about 4 cloves","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 tbsp. soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp. agave syrup (or any sweetener you prefer)","item":"agave syrup","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or any sweetener you prefer"},{"text":"2 tbsp. sesame oil","item":"sesame oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Kosher salt, to taste","item":"Kosher salt","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper, to taste","item":"Freshly ground black pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"Cooked rice, for serving","item":"Cooked rice, for serving"},{"text":"Optional toppings: chopped scallion greens or cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, sliced radishes, cucumbers, red onions, or tomatoes","item":"Optional toppings: chopped scallion greens or cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, sliced radishes, cucumbers, red onions, or tomatoes"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. When the oil is hot (rippling, but not smoking), add ground beef broken into small 2-inch clumps and with a little space between each piece. Don’t stir! Wait until the bottoms are dark brown and crisp, about 2 minutes. Flip and brown other side, about 2 minutes. Using the side of a spatula or large spoon, break meat apart into small pieces. Continue cooking until no longer pink, about 1 minute."},{"number":2,"text":"Add ginger and garlic. Continue stirring for 30 seconds."},{"number":3,"text":"Stir in soy sauce and agave syrup, scraping the dark bits stuck to the bottom of the pan."},{"number":4,"text":"Remove skillet off the heat. Drizzle sesame oil and adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with cooked rice and sprinkle with any of the optional toppings, if you’d like."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T04:20:27.017619+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T04:20:27.017619+00:00"}