Korean Ground Beef & Broccoli 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.

Mix together 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup orange juice, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch in a bowl and whisk until well combined; set aside.

Mince 3 cloves of garlic or use a garlic press.

Chop the green onion, using part of it for cooking and saving the rest for garnish.

Cut broccoli into clusters and steam in a microwave-safe dish; set aside for later use.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown 1 pound of ground beef, adding oil if the beef is lean.

Add black pepper to taste while browning the beef.

Stir in the minced garlic and continue to cook until fragrant.

Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef and stir; allow it to thicken as it heats up.

Add half of the chopped green onion to the skillet and continue to stir and simmer.

If desired, add ginger, Sriracha, or chili sauce to taste for additional heat and flavor.

Add steamed rice to the skillet along with the broccoli and mix everything together.

Garnish with the remaining green onion and sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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