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Quick Flavorful Korean Beef Bowl Recipe with Gochujang for Easy Dinners

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A fast and bold Korean beef bowl featuring tender ground beef and a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and comforting meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) brown sugar or honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
  • 2 cups (370 g) cooked jasmine or brown rice
  • Optional toppings: toasted sesame seeds, shredded carrots, fried egg

Instructions

  1. Cook 2 cups (370 g) of jasmine or brown rice according to package instructions (15-20 minutes).
  2. Mince 3 cloves of garlic and grate 1 teaspoon (2 g) of fresh ginger. Slice 2 green onions thinly and set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound (450 g) ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spatula until no longer pink and starting to brown (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if desired.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce, 2 tablespoons (30 g) brown sugar or honey, and 2 tablespoons (30 g) gochujang. Pour over beef and stir well to coat evenly.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and clings to beef.
  7. Remove from heat and drizzle 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil over beef. Stir in half of the sliced green onions.
  8. Spoon cooked rice into bowls, top with Korean beef mixture, then sprinkle remaining green onions and optional sesame seeds or shredded carrots.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and verify gochujang brand for wheat content. Adjust gochujang amount to control spice level. If sauce thickens too much, add a tablespoon of water to loosen. Do not overcrowd pan when cooking beef; cook in batches if needed. Fresh garlic and ginger add best flavor. Rinse rice before cooking for fluffier texture.

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