Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet

Ingredients and Weight:

• Ground beef (80% lean): 500 grams
• Teriyaki sauce: 1/2 cup
• Brown sugar: 1/4 cup
• White rice: 2 cups, cooked
• Carrots: 1 large, chopped
• Red bell peppers: 1, chopped
• Onion: 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
• Sesame seeds (optional): 1 tablespoon for topping

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 30 minutes
• Total: 50 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Remove excess fat and drain.
2. Add the chopped carrots, red bell peppers, and onions to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Pour the teriyaki sauce and brown sugar into the skillet, mix well, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the cooked white rice and mix thoroughly.
6. Top with sesame seeds (if using) and serve hot.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: Approximately 500 per serving (based on lean ground beef and moderate portion sizes)
• Carbohydrates: Complex carbs from rice and vegetables
• Protein: From beef and vegetables
• Fat: From beef and teriyaki sauce
• Note: Please provide more detailed nutritional information by using a nutrition calculator or food database.

Dish Characteristics:

• American-style teriyaki dish with a sweet and savory flavor profile.
• Ground beef combined with vegetables and rice make it a complete meal.
• Teriyaki sauce adds a rich and sticky texture to the dish.

User Comments:

• "This dish was delicious! The teriyaki sauce was well-balanced and the ground beef was tender."
• "I added some extra vegetables like broccoli and mushroom to make it more filling. Still tasted great!"
• "I used leaner ground beef to make it healthier, but it still had a great taste."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content if desired.
• Adjust the amount of teriyaki sauce based on preference for a more or less sweet dish.
• Adding extra vegetables is a good way to increase the nutritional value and flavor profile of the dish.