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Flavorful Korean Beef Bowls Recipe Easy Spicy Gochujang Sauce Dinner

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A quick and easy Korean beef bowl recipe featuring ground beef cooked in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, served over jasmine rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 4 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain rice
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional: sliced cucumber or steamed broccoli

Instructions

  1. Cook about 1 1/3 cups (250g) dry jasmine or short-grain rice according to package instructions (about 15-20 minutes). Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet. Break into small pieces with a wooden spoon and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  5. Pour the prepared gochujang sauce over the beef. Stir to coat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce or honey if desired. Optionally add a squeeze of lime juice.
  7. Assemble bowls by scooping warm rice into bowls, topping with spicy beef mixture, sliced green onions, and toasted sesame seeds. Add optional veggies if desired.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or beef broth to loosen. Do not overcrowd skillet when browning beef to ensure proper searing. Leftovers keep well for up to 4 days refrigerated and taste better the next day. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For vegetarian, substitute beef with crumbled tofu or cooked mushrooms.

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