Korean Beef Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb. Wholesome Farms Direct Source-Verified lean ground beef
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Place the quinoa in a small stock pot and cover with 2 cups water.
2. Bring to a full boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan.
4. Cook the garlic and ginger for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add the ground beef and brown completely.
6. Drain the fat.
7. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
8. Add the soy sauce mixture to the ground beef and let cook for 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to set.
9. Once the quinoa is done, take off the heat and fluff with a fork.
10. Serve beef over quinoa, top with green onion.