Add ground beef to a pan and break it up nicely.

While the beef is browning, start preparing the sauce.

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, minced garlic, and cornstarch.

Whisk the sauce ingredients together until well combined.

Once the beef is cooked, add a generous amount of fresh cracked black pepper.

Add red pepper flakes for some heat.

Pour the sauce into the pan with the beef, mix it around, and bring it to a simmer to thicken.

Place cooked jasmine rice in a bowl.

Add the cooked garlic pepper beef over the rice.

Top with sesame seeds, a fried egg, sliced avocado, and sliced green onions.