If you are looking for an easy ground beef recipe, this beef soboro recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you need to whip up a quick and tasty meal. Made with ground beef, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and other simple ingredients, this dish is a guaranteed hit.
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1Japanese Ground Beef Recipes
2Beef Soboro Ingredients
3Tips For The Perfect Soboro
4Beef Soboro
4.1Ingredients 1x2x3x
4.2Order Supplies Online
4.3Instructions
4.3.1Make Sauce
4.3.2Cook Meat
4.3.3Combine
4.3.4Serve
4.4Notes
4.5Nutrition
4.6Related posts:
Japanese Ground Beef Recipes
I mentioned before in my Keema curry post the necessity of having easy ground beef recipes in my arsenal. I go through phases where I really plan out my week, and I knowon Sunday night what I’ll be making for the entire week. Those are good good times and I feel really put together.
Aaaand then there’s the flip side.I’m scrambling around at 4 pm trying to figure out what I’m going to make for dinner. Want to know what we had for dinner tonight? Blueberry pancakes, bacon, and a kale and beet smoothie to make the mealhealthy. I’m not even kidding.
Actually, the kids LOVE those kinds of dinners and it usually means they will just sit there and eat, instead of getting up every 5 seconds, and complaining about how they don’t like *insert basically any ingredient* every 10.
Beef Soboro Ingredients
Okay, so usually I’m in between those two extremes, and I have a decent dinner prepared. And decent dinner is really really easy when it’s this beef soboro. The ingredients are pretty pretty simply. I always have the sauce ingredients on hand, and I always have ground beef in the freezer, so this is a meal I can makeanytime. It’s definitely one of my go-to’s!
Not to mention, the kids eat this one up! Well, as long as I leave the green onions off the top. Compromise, my friends.
Add this quick and easybeef soboro to your weeknight dinner list!
By the way, if you don’t have mirin
and sake
, they are essential for Japanese cooking, so I highly recommend getting both! You can click the link to see it on Amazon. Buy it online or go to your local Asian market!
Tips For The Perfect Soboro
- Select Quality Ground Beef: Opt for lean ground beef with a higher meat-to-fat ratio for a healthier and less greasy dish. Look for fresh, high-quality ground beef from a trusted source to ensure the best taste and texture.
- Proper Sautéing Technique: Follow the recipe instructions for sautéing the ground beef. Make sure to break it up into small, crumbly pieces using a spatula or wooden spoon for even cooking and to prevent clumps from forming.
- Season to Taste: While the recipe provides seasoning measurements, feel free to adjust the amount of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar according to your personal preference. Taste the mixture as you cook and add more seasoning if desired for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Don’t Overcook: Be mindful not to overcook the ground beef. It should be fully cooked through, but still tender and moist. Overcooking can result in a dry texture and loss of flavor.
- Flavor Infusion: For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding grated ginger or minced garlic to the ground beef during the cooking process. These aromatic additions will complement the dish and elevate its taste.
- Garnish with Green Onions: Finely chop green onions and use them as a garnish for your Ground Beef Soboro. They add a fresh, vibrant touch and a hint of mild onion flavor to enhance the overall presentation and taste.
- Versatile Serving Options: Ground Beef Soboro can be enjoyed in various ways. Serve it over a bowl of steamed rice, alongside a side of vegetables, or as a filling for tacos, wraps, or lettuce cups. Get creative with how you present and enjoy this versatile dish.
- Make Ahead and Meal Prep: Ground Beef Soboro can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a few days. It reheats well, making it a convenient option for meal prepping or quick weeknight dinners.
- Customize with Vegetables: Feel free to add diced vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms to the ground beef mixture for added texture and nutritional value. Sauté them together with the ground beef for a complete one-pot meal.
- Experiment with Spices: While the recipe calls for soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, you can experiment with other spices and condiments to suit your taste. Consider adding a splash of sesame oil, a drizzle of sriracha, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat and complexity.
Beef Soboro
Ground beef is flavored with a delicious Japanese sauce, and eaten over hot rice with an egg on top. This recipe comes together in no time at all!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 369 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 Tablespoon grated ginger
- 4 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoon mirin
- 3 Tablespoon sake
- 3 Tablespoon sugar
- green onion for topping
- eggs for topping
- rice
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Instructions
Make Sauce
Combine ginger, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a small bowl.
1 Tablespoon grated ginger,4 Tablespoon soy sauce,3 Tablespoon mirin,3 Tablespoon sake,3 Tablespoon sugar
Cook Meat
Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium high heat and cook the ground beef, breaking it up into small pieces.
We don't want any big chunks here! Actually, the pictures you see above are too big of chunks. I like mine a little more chunky, but that's technically not the correct way. Do what you want! You can either use chopsticks (a bundle of chopsticks is the traditional method), or a whisk to break the meat up into small pieces.
1 pound ground beef
Combine
Once the meat is nearly cooked through, add the sauce and stir until the beef has absorbed the sauce and the pan is mostly dry.
Serve
Serve over hot rice and top with green onion and egg. I poached mine, but you can sunny-side-up it, of throw just a raw egg yolk on there!
green onion,eggs,rice
Notes
Adapted from: cookpad (Japanese)
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Beef Soboro
Amount per Serving
Calories
369
% Daily Value*
35
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
81
mg
27
%
Sodium
1180
mg
51
%
Potassium
355
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
25
mg
3
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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