Thursday, January 30, 2014

Koren Beef

Koren Beef or Pork or Venison

I have used this with venison and it turns out perfect, just be careful because venison dries out faster due to it being so lean. 
I also used a sprinkle of white pepper instead of crushed red and added slightly more soy sauce. 

1 pound lean ground beef / pork / venison
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon sesame oil {or any oil really}
1/4 - 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce (I use low-sodium)1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (see note)1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers (to desired spiciness)
Topping:1 bunch green onions, diced (don't skip this!)

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown meat with garlic in the sesame oil. Drain most of the fat and add brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, salt and pepper and red peppers. Simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors. Serve over steamed rice and top with green onions. 

Note: here's a trick d from Rachael Ray about fresh ginger. I love using fresh ginger in recipes but I never seem to have it on hand since it goes rotten in the refrigerator before I can use it. So, the next time you're at the store grab a large piece of ginger. Peel the entire thing and cut it into 1/2 inch pieces. Put it into a storage bag and keep it in the freezer. When you need a few teaspoons or so, all you have to do it pull out one of the small pieces and grate the alloted amount with your Microplane or a zester. It grates really well frozen! Ta da!