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Korean Beef with Cottage Cheese

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This Korean Beef with Cottage Cheese recipe is a quick, high-protein meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil Use olive oil for a more flavorful twist.
For the Beef
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground chuck; ground turkey or chicken can be substituted.
  • 2 cloves garlic minced; adds a delicious aroma and depth of flavor.
For the Sauce
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce provides essential umami flavor.
  • ¼ cup orange juice brings sweetness and acidity.
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar sweetens the dish beautifully.
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce complements the savory notes.
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil adds a nutty aroma.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch thickens the sauce.
For the Bowl
  • ½ cup cottage cheese (2%) injects protein and a creamy texture.
  • ½ cup edamame (from the freezer, salted) adds protein.
  • 1 cucumber (thinly sliced); provides refreshing crunch.
  • ⅓ cup pickled red onions adds a punch of zing.
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion for garnish.
  • toasted sesame seeds optional but adds a lovely crunch.

Equipment

  • large cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of canola or vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks, and stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic. Let it brown for about 3-5 minutes.
  3. In a measuring cup, whisk together ⅓ cup of soy sauce, ¼ cup of orange juice, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce over the browned beef in the skillet, stir to combine, lower the heat, and let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
  5. In a serving bowl, combine a portion of the cooked ground beef (about ¼ of the mixture) with ½ cup of cottage cheese, ½ cup of edamame, and slices of cucumber.
  6. Top your bowl with pickled red onions, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 41gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use high-quality soy sauce and sesame oil for richer flavor. To reduce prep time, cook ground beef and slice cucumbers ahead of time.

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