EASY KOREAN BEEF BOWL

EASY KOREAN BEEF BOWL ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar ¼ cup soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound lean ground beef 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic 4 cups hot cooked brown rice, cooked according to package directions 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 3-4 green onions, sliced Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. Brown beef in a large skillet over medium high heat, crumbling beef while it is cooking, until it is no longer pink (about 5-6 minutes). Drain off excess fat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds) stirring constantly. Add sauce and stir well to combine. Cook until thoroughly heated, about 1 minute. Serve over rice topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.