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Flavorful Korean-Style Ground Beef Bowl Recipe Easy Gochujang Beef Bowl for Dinner

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A quick and easy Korean-style ground beef bowl featuring a sweet, spicy, and savory gochujang glaze, perfect for busy weeknights and adaptable for various dietary needs.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (regular or low sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups cooked white or brown rice (jasmine recommended)
  • Optional toppings: toasted sesame seeds, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, quick pickled radishes

Instructions

  1. Cook 4 cups (960 ml) of your preferred rice according to package instructions, about 20-25 minutes. Keep warm.
  2. Mince 3 garlic cloves and grate 1 teaspoon fresh ginger; set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  4. Drain excess fat if more than 1 tablespoon remains, leaving a little for flavor.
  5. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Lower heat to medium. Stir in 2 tablespoons gochujang, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Simmer 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
  7. Drizzle 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil over the beef and stir to combine.
  8. Spoon cooked rice into bowls, top with the Korean-style ground beef, and garnish with sliced green onions and optional toppings.

Notes

Do not skip the toasted sesame oil for authentic flavor. Adjust gochujang amount to control spice level. Drain excess fat for less greasy bowl. Fresh garlic and ginger are essential for best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Optional toppings add texture and freshness.

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