Japanese Minced Beef

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 4

Delicious Japanese Minced Beef recipe that can be easily prepared in no time

by The Chefin Beef

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3/4 pound ground beef
	2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
	3 tablespoons soy sauce
	3 tablespoons sake ( Japanese rice wine )
	2 tablespoons mirin ( Japanese sweet wine )
	1 tablespoon white sugar , or more to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

270

Sugar

Fat

18g

Japanese minced beef, also known as Soboro Don, is a popular and delicious dish in Japan. It consists of ground beef cooked with flavorful seasonings such as ginger, soy sauce, sake, and mirin. This dish is often served over rice and garnished with green onions or shiso leaves. It's a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed any time of the week.

Instructions

1.	Prepare the ginger, soy sauce, sake, and mirin.
2.	Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.
3.	Cook the ground beef for 1-2 minutes or until browned.
4.	Add the ginger and cook for another minute.
5.	Add the soy sauce, sake, mirin, and white sugar, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
6.	Serve the Japanese minced beef over rice and enjoy!

PROS

Quick and easy to prepare, this Japanese minced beef is a flavorful and satisfying dish.

The ingredients are simple and easy to find, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner.

CONS

This dish is high in sodium due to the soy sauce and sake.
Those who are on a low-sodium diet should be cautious when consuming this dish.

Also, those who are allergic to soy should avoid this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ground beef is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc, which support muscle growth and repair.
Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which may reduce inflammation and help protect against chronic diseases. However, the health benefits of this dish may be outweighed by its high sodium content.