Beef Korea with Quinoa and Brown Rice

I love Chinese food. I also recognize that eating out is not a great way to make sure your body is receiving the right nutrients, not filled with, well, fillers. This recipe was a hit with the whole family, kids included!

Ingredients:

Beef

• 1 pound extra lean ground beef (I use 96-4%)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (you can substitute agave)
• 1/4 cup gluten free soy sauce
• 1 TB sesame oil
• 1 heaping tsp fresh minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp dried ginger
• 1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes

Quinoa/Rice Mix

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup brown rice
• 4 cups water
• 2 beef bouillon cubes

Directions:

Beef

• Brown the beef over medium heat with garlic, sesame oil and ginger.
• Drain the fat.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer.

Quinoa/Rice

• Combine quinoa, rice, water and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the water has been soaked up.
• Pour the beef mixture over the quinoa.

Does it get easier than this? No. Is it a good way to get a leaner protein with essential grains? Yes. Try it out and share your thoughts/modifications/etc!