How To Meal Prep - Korean Beef Bowl (6 Meals/Under $4)

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.

In a deep pot, add 1 cup brown rice, 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and stir together.

Bring the rice to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for about 25 to 30 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Add 1 pound organic grass-fed ground beef to the skillet and stir to break it into crumbles, cooking for about 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown.

Add 2 cloves minced garlic to the beef and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup coconut sugar, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger, 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.

Add the soy sauce mixture to the cooked ground beef and cook for about 2 to 4 minutes until heated through, then remove from heat.

Slice fresh carrots into matchsticks and add to a medium mixing bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon raw honey, 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds to the carrots and toss to coat.

Assemble meal prep containers by adding steamed brown rice to one end, followed by the Korean ground beef, and then the carrot salad.

Top the ground beef with sliced green onions and add sliced cucumbers for extra crunch. Place a soft-boiled egg on the side.

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