How to make Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowls | Korean Beef Rice Bowl Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos can be more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is higher in protein while bulgur is often less expensive.

Start cooking the rice as it takes the longest time.

In a hot skillet, add 1.5 pounds of ground beef and begin browning it.

If desired, add fresh onion to the beef while it is browning.

Prepare the sauce while the beef is browning by mixing 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 0.5 cup of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of squeezed ginger and a good amount of minced garlic to the sauce.

Optionally, add crushed red pepper for spice according to preference.

Drain the grease from the browned ground beef using paper towels.

Reduce the heat slightly and pour the sauce over the browned beef; let it simmer for a couple of minutes.

Plate the cooked rice and pour the beef mixture over it.

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds; serve with broccoli or other vegetables if desired.

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