20 Minute Ground Beef Bowl: Korean Beef Bulgogi

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil has heart-healthy fats, while canola is less expensive.

Start by adding 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce to a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the bowl, and if desired, add a little more.

Mix in 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, using brown for a richer flavor.

Add 3-4 cloves of finely chopped garlic to the mixture.

Incorporate a thumb-sized piece of chopped ginger, as it's essential for the dish.

Sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper flakes for heat, adjusting to taste.

Add about 1 teaspoon of black pepper and mix everything until well combined.

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the pan and break it down as it cooks.

Once the beef is nearly browned, add in 1 small sliced onion and stir-fry until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent.

Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the beef and onions, stirring to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, ensuring everything is well mixed and heated through.

Serve the beef mixture over a bed of steaming hot Jasmine rice.

Garnish with chopped green onions, hot chilies, and sesame seeds before serving.

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