Lightened Up Korean Ground Beef Bowls

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef

3 garlic cloves, minced or 1 Tbsp minced garlic

1 Tbsp rice vinegar

2 tsp fresh ginger, minced

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

2 tsp sesame oil

Green onions, chopped

1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Sriracha

Carrots

Radishes

Cucumber

Directions

Pickle the carrots, radishes, and cucumbers, if using. * see notes for recipe. (If you are are not wanting to use pickled veggies-you can skip this step.)

If you're using rice; cook the rice according to the package directions.

In a small bowl whisk together the sauce ingredients. Set aside.

Spray a large skillet with non stick cooking spray. Cook beef over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté an additional for another 2-3 minutes or until the beef starts to brown and no longer pink.

Drain any excess fat.

Add sauce to the cooked meat. Reduce to a simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce is heated through and thickens a bit. Remove from heat.

Assemble 4 bowls with 1/2 cup rice, warmed 3/4 cup Korean beef, fresh or sautéed vegetables, and an over easy egg, if desired.

Garnish with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and Gochujang, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 173
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Sodium: 551 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
• Total Sugars: 0 g
• Protein: 25 g