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Korean Ground Beef
LEAH’S BAD DAD JOKES OF THE MONTH Q: What do you call a fish with no eyes? A: A fsh. Q: What do you call a cow with no legs? A: Ground beef. Q: What’s the difference between a poorly dressed man on a bicycle and a well dressed man on a unicycle? A: Attire.
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Directions 1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside. 2. In a large skillet,
1/4 cup reduced- sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp honey, or a liquid sugar-free sweetener 1 tsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 2 tbsp avocado oil 1 lb lean ground beef, 85/15 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh ginger root, minced
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heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as you cook, about 5 minutes. 3. Drain the beef and return it to the skillet. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. 4. Stir sauce into the beef, then cook for 2 more minutes, until heated through and the sauce thickens. 5. Off heat, drizzle the dish with sesame oil, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and serve over white rice (if desired).
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Finishing Touches • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil • 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
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