Quick & Easy Korean Beef and Rice Bowls

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.

Start by making the sauce: combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, sesame oil, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.

Brown the ground beef in a skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Add minced garlic to the ground beef while it's cooking.

Continue to cook and crumble the beef until it's nice and brown.

Once the ground beef is cooked, pour the sauce over it and stir to combine.

Serve the beef mixture over rice and add any desired veggies, such as broccoli.

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