Easy, Quick & Delicious Korean Beef Bowl & Vegetarian Option Recipe

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 is less processed, while white sugar is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a natural thickener, while potato starch is often cheaper.

Place all the sauce ingredients into a small bowl and mix well to combine. Set aside and cook the rice as per the instructions on the packet.

Heat a large frypan over medium heat, add the sesame oil and the onion, and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes. Add the beef mince and cook, breaking up the mince, until browned. Add the sauce and mix to combine. Allow to simmer without stirring for 3-4 minutes, stir and then allow to simmer for another 2 minutes to caramelise. Remove from heat.

Serve into bowls with rice, vegetable slaw, sesame seeds and kimchi (if using).

Cooking Techniques

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