Korean Beef

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey or ground beef or ground chicken
3 cloves garlic, finely minced

Salt and pepper

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup low-sodium chicken or beef broth

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes plus more to taste or 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger

1. In a large, 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the meat, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring to break the meat into small pieces, until the meat is cooked through and crumbly, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
2. In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, broth, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (or chili-garlic sauce), and ginger.
3. Stir the sauce into the meat and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes or so.
4. Serve over hot, cooked rice or quinoa, topped with the chopped green onions (not included).

Labels (16):  KOREAN BEEF:  Brown ground beef mixture until crumbled and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.  Whisk together liquid baggie and add the sauce to the meat and heat for 5 min. Serve over hot cooked rice or quinoa, top with green onions (optional), or serve as lettuce wraps.