1head lettuce(Bibb, Boston, and butter are great choices)
1lblean ground beef
1/2cupbrown sugar(or less to decrease sweetness)
1/4cupsoy sauce or tamari
1tbspsesame oil; divided in half
3clovesgarlic; minced/grated
1/4tsp. ground ginger
1/8tsp. red pepper flakes(optional and to taste)
1bunch green onions; divided between white and green parts
3tbsprice wine vinegar
Sesame seeds for garnish(optional)
Instructions
Whisk in a bowl the brown sugar, soy sauce/tamari, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes until blended; set aside.
In a wok or large skillet, brown the ground beef in 1/2 tbsp sesame oil.
Add the white part of the green onions to the beef and continue cooking until the beef is done.
Drain any rendered fat.
Pour the sauce over the meat and allow it to reduce down; about 3-5 minutes.
Serve in lettuce leaves or over rice.
Sprinkle remaining green onions over each portion and garnish with sesame seeds if using.