Korean Ground Beef Bowl (Printable Version)

Savory gochujang beef with fresh vegetables and kimchi served over rice

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Beef

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 2 tbsp gochujang
03 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp ginger, minced
07 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ For the Bowl

09 - 4 cups cooked short-grain rice
10 - 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
11 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup carrot, julienned
13 - 1 cup kimchi, chopped
14 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil. Sauté garlic and ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
03 - Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef.
04 - Remove from heat. Stir in half of the green onions.
05 - Divide rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each with ground beef, edamame, cucumber, carrot, and kimchi.
06 - Sprinkle with remaining green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 30 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner.
  • Features a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors.
  • Naturally dairy-free and packed with fresh vegetables.
  • Easy to customize with different proteins or toppings.
02 -
  • Check your kimchi label as it may contain fish sauce or shrimp paste if you have allergies.
  • To make this dish gluten-free, substitute the soy sauce with gluten-free tamari.
  • Always use toasted sesame oil rather than plain sesame oil for the most authentic flavor profile.
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