Recipe created by Cherry Creek School District 5 Ground beef crumbles seasoned with Korean-inspired flavors, served over a bed of brown rice and topped with shredded carrots, slices of cucumber and jalapenos and a side of sriracha sauce for an extra kick!
Directions
72 hrs. Before Service
- Thaw beef crumbles in cooler.
24 hrs. Before Service
- Measure ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes and brown sugar. Thoroughly mix together then store in a covered labeled container.
- Whisk together tamari and water. Store in a covered and labeled container in the cooler.
- Thinly slice scallions and store in a covered and labeled container in the cooler.
- Peel and slice cucumbers. Store in a covered and labeled container in the cooler.
- Slice jalapenos and store in a covered and labeled container in the cooler.
- Dice onion and store in a covered and labeled container in the cooler.
Day of service
- Heat oil in tilt skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onions for 5-7 minutes, until soft and translucent.
- Add seasoning mixture and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Beef Crumbles and stir to combine with spices.
- Add the tamari and water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook until the liquid had reduced 80% and the meat reached 165°F.
- Mix in sliced scallions.
- Prepare brown rice according to manufacturers instructs and hold in warmer until ready to build bowls.
Assembly
- In a bowl, scoop a cup of brown rice.
- Use a #10 scoop to portion the beef over brown rice.
- Top with 2 Tbsp. of shredded carrots, 4 slices of cucumber and 2 jalapeno slices.
- Serve with a sriracha packet.