Spicy Ginger Beef with Tofu

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2-3 tsp chili sauce like Sriracha
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 10 ounces tofu, cubed
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 Tbsp water

Steps:

1. Add a bit of oil to a large pan and place over medium-high heat. Cook onions, garlic, ginger, and chili sauce for a few minutes, stirring often.

 
2. Turn heat to high. Add ground beef and cook until browned.

 
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add scallions and water. Cook for a few minutes, scraping the bits off the bottom of the pan.

 
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4. Add the cubed tofu, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir and allow to cook a couple minutes until tofu is heated through.

 
5. Drizzle in the cornstarch dissolved in water. Stir well until thickened. Remove from heat and serve.