Step 1

Place the quinoa in a small stock pot and cover with 2 cups water or chicken stock. Bring to a full boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes.

Step 2

While the quinoa cooks, heat the oil in a large pan. Add the ground beef and brown completely. Drain most of the fat. Clear room in the pan to cook the garlic and ginger for about 1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

Step 4

Add the soy sauce mixture to the ground beef and let cook for 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to set.

Step 5

Once the quinoa is done, take off the heat and fluff with a fork. Serve beef over quinoa, top with green onion.