1–1 ¼ lb lean ground beef (85–90% lean)

½–¾ tsp ground ginger (to taste)

¼ tsp five-spice powder (optional)

1 tbsp gluten-free tamari

2 tsp honey or coconut sugar

½–1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)

1 tsp minced garlic (about 2 cloves)

1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for binding)

½ cup chopped green onion (green portion)

⅓ cup gluten-free hoisin sauce

2–4 tbsp naturally sweetened BBQ sauce (or sriracha mixed with tomato sauce)

1 tbsp gluten-free tamari (or gluten-free soy sauce)

1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger)

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar substitute)

1 tsp minced garlic