$4 Korean-inspired Beef and Rice Bowl: Budget Meals

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner and tofu is a plant-based protein option.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

gochujang

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat, while red pepper flakes are often less expensive.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu is a vegan alternative, while egg substitutes can be cheaper.

Fire up a skillet and let it heat up.

Spray the skillet with a little bit of oil.

Add 1 pound of sugar snap peas to the skillet and blister them, mixing around until you see small grill marks.

Add a little bit of low-sodium soy sauce to the sugar snap peas for flavor.

Let the skillet cool down to medium heat.

In a bowl, make the sauce by combining low-sodium soy sauce, sriracha, coconut sugar, rice vinegar (optional), fresh lime juice, and a tiny bit of sesame oil.

Taste the sauce to ensure it is sweet and tangy.

Put the skillet back on the heat and spray with oil again.

Add in the beef and stir everything together, cooking until fragrant.

Add minced garlic, chopped onion, and grated ginger to the beef and continue stirring.

Once fragrant, take the skillet off the heat and add sesame oil to the mixture.

Serve individual portions topped with green onion and optional red chilies.

Cooking Techniques

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