Ground Beef Teriyaki

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 medium carrots , peeled and diced
• 0.5 large red bell pepper , diced
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 large zucchini , diced
• 0.5 cups soy sauce
• 0.33 cups water
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine ground beef, carrots, and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat; saute for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add zucchini and continue to cook until ground beef is fully cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender (to your preferred "doneness"), about 5 more minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, sugar, brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, onion powder, ginger, and garlic powder in a small bowl for the sauce. Whisk until well blended.

3. 3

   When the meat and veggies are cooked, whisk sauce once more and pour into the skillet. Use a spatula to mix and get everything off the sides and bottom.

4. 4

   Turn the heat up until sauce begins to bubble, stirring occasionally until mixture becomes thickened and glossy. Turn heat off. Taste and adjust seasonings.