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Flavorful Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowls Easy Homemade Gochujang Sauce Recipe

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A quick and easy Korean ground beef rice bowl featuring a homemade gochujang sauce that balances spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights and adaptable to various dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef (85% lean)
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain rice (about 400 g cooked)
  • Optional toppings: thinly sliced green onions, sesame seeds, julienned carrots or cucumber, quick-pickled radishes or kimchi, fried egg

Instructions

  1. Cook 2 cups of rice according to package instructions (about 1 cup uncooked). Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger if using. Adjust sweetness or heat as needed.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet with onions. Break apart and cook for 6-8 minutes until fully browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  5. Pour the gochujang sauce over the browned beef. Stir well to coat evenly and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Prepare toppings: slice green onions, toast sesame seeds, and prep any quick pickles or fresh veggies.
  7. Assemble bowls by spooning warm rice into bowls, topping with spicy beef mixture, and adding chosen toppings. Optionally, add a fried egg on top.

Notes

If sauce is too thick during cooking, add a tablespoon of water to loosen without diluting flavor. Adjust gochujang amount to control spice level. Drain excess fat but keep some for juiciness. Can swap ground beef for turkey, chicken, or mushrooms for variation. Use tamari for gluten-free version. Rice can be substituted with cauliflower rice or quinoa.

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