20 Minute Korean Beef and Rice Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a lower-sodium option.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

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

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil; mix well and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

In a separate pan, scramble eggs until just set; remove from heat.

Prepare rice according to package instructions; fluff with a fork when done.

Slice cucumbers and bell peppers into thin strips.

Chop green onions for garnish.

Assemble bowls with rice at the base, topped with beef mixture, scrambled eggs, and vegetables.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

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