Teriyaki Ground Beef Bowl

1Heat the vegetable oil (1 tablespoon) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef (1 pound), breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

2In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce (¼ cup), 1/4 cup water (¼ cup), brown sugar (2 tablespoons), mirin (2 tablespoons), rice vinegar (1 tablespoon), minced garlic (2 cloves), and grated ginger to create the teriyaki sauce.

3Pour the teriyaki sauce over the browned ground beef (1 pound) in the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

4In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch (1 tablespoon) with 2 tablespoons of water (¼ cup) to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the skillet with the beef and sauce. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

5Season the beef with salt and pepper to taste, then drizzle with sesame oil (1 tablespoon) for added flavor.

6Serve the teriyaki ground beef (1 pound) over bowls of cooked white rice (2 cups). Garnish with toasted sesame seeds (2 tablespoons) and sliced green onions (2) for a fresh finish.