Korean Rice Bowls

2 lb. ground beef

6 cloves garlic, minced 

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup soy sauce

4 t. sesame oil

1/2 t. ground ginger

1/2 t. crushed red pepper

1/2 t. pepper

4 cups hot cooked rice

optional: sesame seeds or green onions for garnish

In larger skillet cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain. Add garlic to meat. In a small bowl, whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and spices. Pour over beef and let simmer for 5 minutes. Serve over hot rice. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions, if desired.