Four Incredibly EASY and Delicious Summer Dinners-In-Bowl!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is more affordable.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a natural thickener, while potato starch is often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the skillet.

Add broccoli florets and cook until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle red pepper flakes for heat, adjusting to taste.

Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.

Serve over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

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