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Quick Korean Ground Beef Bowl Recipe with Gochujang and Sesame

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A quick and easy Korean-inspired ground beef bowl featuring spicy-sweet gochujang paste and toasted sesame, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, preferably 80/20
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 4 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • Optional: 2 large eggs, fried sunny side up

Instructions

  1. Cook 4 cups (about 900 g) of white or brown rice according to package instructions, about 15-20 minutes. Reheat leftover rice if using.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons gochujang paste, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and 3 cloves minced garlic. Break up the meat and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and no pink remains.
  4. Drain excess fat if necessary, then pour the sauce mixture over the beef. Stir well to coat all the meat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until flavors meld and sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Toast 1 teaspoon sesame seeds in a dry small pan over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
  6. If using eggs, heat a small non-stick pan with a little oil and fry 2 large eggs sunny side up until whites are set but yolks still runny, about 3 minutes.
  7. Divide cooked rice evenly into four bowls. Spoon the beef mixture over the rice. Top with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and optional fried egg.
  8. Optional: Drizzle extra gochujang or sprinkle red pepper flakes for added heat. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use toasted sesame oil for best flavor. Toast sesame seeds separately for added crunch. Add a splash of water or beef broth if beef dries out. Adjust gochujang amount to taste. Substitute tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce to make gluten-free. Ground turkey can be used but cooks faster and can dry out.

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