🌿 Wednesday Wellness Recipe: Gingery Ground Beef (Soboro Donburi) + Asian Cucumber Salad

This nourishing duo blends comforting flavors with gut-healthy freshness. The warm, savory Gingery Ground Beef provides protein and anti-inflammatory support, while the cool, zesty Asian Cucumber Salad hydrates and aids digestion. Together, they make a perfectly balanced, energizing meal.

🍽️ Recipe #1: Gingery Ground Beef (Soboro Donburi)

Health Benefits:

  • Rich in iron and B12 from ground beef, essential for energy and mood regulation
  • Ginger supports digestion and reduces inflammation
  • High in protein for muscle support and satiety

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp mirin (or honey)
  • 1 tbsp sake (optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 eggs (optional, scrambled or soft-boiled)
  • Steamed rice, for serving
  • Green onions & sesame seeds for garnish

Method:

  1. In a pan, sauté ginger in sesame oil until fragrant.
  2. Add ground beef, cooking until browned.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, mirin, and sake. Simmer until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
  4. Serve over steamed rice, topped with egg, green onions, and sesame seeds.


🥒 Recipe #2: Asian Cucumber Salad

Adapted from Feasting At Home

Health Benefits:

  • Hydrating cucumbers support detox and skin health
  • Garlic & ginger aid immunity and digestion
  • Naturally anti-inflammatory and low in calories

Ingredients:

  • 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar or honey
  • Red chili flakes (optional)
  • Sesame seeds and scallions to garnish

Method:

  1. Whisk garlic, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sweetener in a bowl.
  2. Add cucumbers, toss well, and chill for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

🌟 Why It Works: This pairing hits all the marks—protein, anti-inflammatory ingredients, hydration, and digestion support—making it perfect for midweek wellness.