Budget Ground Beef Teriyaki in 30 Minutes

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics the sweetness and acidity of mirin.

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 without sacrificing flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Start by making a simple drizzle sauce with about half a cup of sour cream and add about 1-2 teaspoons of Sriracha, adjusting for heat preference.

Add about 1 tablespoon of water to the sour cream and stir until smooth, adding more water as needed to reach a drizzling consistency, totaling about 3 tablespoons of water.

In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup of water, 1/3 cup of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar, 1/3 cup of packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 2 teaspoons of sesame oil. Stir to combine and set aside.

Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add 1 lb of medium ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes.

Move the beef to one side of the pan and add 3 cloves of minced garlic, a thumb-sized piece of grated ginger, and a couple of sliced green onions. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add 3 cups of broccoli florets and 1.5 cups of grated carrots to the skillet. Season with about 1-2 teaspoons of pepper and stir-fry until the broccoli turns bright green, about 3 minutes.

Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables, tossing to coat everything evenly.

Remove from heat and serve over cooked rice, drizzling with the sour cream sauce and topping with additional green onions and sesame seeds.

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