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Sweet Caramelized Beef with Rice

A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring tender beef in a rich, sweet sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cooked rice Use white or brown rice
Sauce components
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Low sodium soy sauce can be used
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar works
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch For thickening the sauce
Cooking essentials
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Can substitute with another neutral oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced Fresh is best for flavor
  • to taste salt and pepper
Garnish
  • Green onions, chopped For garnish on top

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat, then add the garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute.
Cooking
  1. Add the beef slices, cooking until browned and cooked through.
  2. Pour the sauce over the beef, stirring until it thickens.
  3. Serve the caramelized beef over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes

For added crunch, serve with steamed broccoli or a salad. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.