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Quick Spicy Korean Beef Bowl

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A fast and flavorful Korean beef bowl that balances heat, sweet, and savory, perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in under 25 minutes using simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced (whites and greens separated)
  • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook 4 cups (960 ml) of jasmine rice according to package instructions, about 15 minutes.
  2. While rice cooks, mince garlic, grate ginger, and slice green onions, keeping whites and greens separate.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook 5-7 minutes, breaking it up, until browned with some crispy edges.
  4. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and white parts of green onions to the beef. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well to coat beef evenly. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 2-3 minutes to thicken sauce.
  6. Turn off heat and drizzle toasted sesame oil over beef. Toss to combine.
  7. Serve beef immediately over cooked jasmine rice, topped with green onion greens and sesame seeds. Add red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when browning beef; brown in batches if needed for better sear. Adjust spice level by varying gochujang and red pepper flakes. Taste sauce before serving and adjust soy sauce or sugar as needed. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Leftovers store well in fridge for 3 days; freeze beef separately for up to 2 months.

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