Mongolian Ground Beef Bowls with Asian Cucumbers - Twist on One of Our FAVORITE Ground Beef Recipes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

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 has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more affordable.

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 1-2 minutes.

Mix soy sauce and brown sugar in a bowl, then pour over the cooked beef.

Add sliced carrots and bell pepper, stirring to combine.

Cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

Pour the slurry into the skillet, stirring until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions and red pepper flakes to taste.

Serve the beef mixture over cooked rice, garnished with cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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