Korean Ground Beef Bowls (with Gochujang) Recipe

Korean Ground Beef Bowls (with Gochujang) Recipe

Ingredients:

• 500g ground beef
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1-inch ginger (grated)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste, adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 2 green onions (sliced for garnish)
• Cooked rice (for serving)

Optional toppings:

• Sautéed spinach or bok choy
• Sliced cucumbers
• Kimchi
• Fried or soft-boiled egg

Instructions:

1. Cook Ground Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).

2. Add Aromatics: Once the beef is cooked, add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped onion. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant and the onions become translucent.

3. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper.

4. Combine: Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked beef. Stir well to coat the beef evenly in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and caramelize slightly.

5. Serve: Serve the ground beef over bowls of hot steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

6. Add Toppings: For added flavor and texture, top with sautéed spinach, sliced cucumbers, kimchi, or a fried egg.

Enjoy your flavorful and quick Korean Ground Beef Bowl with gochujang!