Japanese for “pleasant savory taste” or “essence of deliciousness”, Umami is a flavor that everyone loves and craves. This Umami Beef recipe is simple, taking only 25 minutes and one pan to make, yet a complete meal that is packed full of flavor and nutrients—exactly what you need after a long day. The rich flavors of the beef pair nicely with the freshness of the vegetables, while the sauteed cauliflower satiates cravings for white rice. Use high-quality grass-fed ground beef, or substitute ground pork, chicken, or turkey to make this recipe your own.

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Expect this recipe to take 25 minutes.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 Tbsp raw honey
• 1 Tbsp Tamari
• 1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 head cauliflower, grated
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 2 carrots, shredded
• ½ cup snow peas, cut diagonally in half
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 cucumber slices
• ¼ cup cashews or peanuts, toasted and chopped
• ¼ cup fresh basil and mint, rough chopped
• 1 lime cut into wedges

Sauce

• 2 Tbsp Tamari
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3 Tbsp almond butter
• ¼ cup water

Instructions (25 min)

• Whisk together the first 5 ingredients (up to the beef). Then pour over the beef and let sit while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
• Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. You can also whisk by hand.
• Heat a medium fry pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp grapeseed oil. Add the beef and break up into small pieces, and let sit in an even layer in the pan while it browns on one side for a few minutes. Then flip and let sit again for a few minutes until cooked through.
• Place the beef in a bowl and set to the side.
• Add the grated cauliflower to the same pan and saute on medium heat for 3-5 minutes until slightly cooked but still firm.
• Place the cauliflower and remaining vegetables in a bowl, and top with beef, cashews or peanuts, basil and mint, and a wedge of lime in each bowl. Drizzle with sauce.
• Enjoy!

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