Spicy Korean Ground Beef Bowl with Gochujang Sauce Bliss

This Spicy Korean Ground Beef Bowl with Gochujang Sauce is a delicious and customizable weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Korean

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef

1 lb Ground Beef Use 80/20 for richer flavor
4 cloves Garlic minced
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
3 tbsp Gochujang adjust according to your spice preference
2 tbsp Soy Sauce tamari is a gluten-free option
1 tbsp Brown Sugar maple syrup can work as a substitute
1 tsp Sriracha optional

For the Sauce

1 tbsp Rice Vinegar can use lemon juice as a replacement
2 tbsp Water to thin the sauce
1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil omit if unavailable

For the Bowl

2 cups Cooked Rice jasmine, short-grain, or brown rice
1 cup Shredded Carrots bell peppers work well as a substitute
1 cup Cucumber thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kimchi optional
1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds for a finishing touch
1 egg Fried or Soft-Boiled Egg optional, can skip or substitute with tofu

Equipment

skillet
medium bowl
Pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook 2 cups of rice according to the package instructions.
In a bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients until smooth.
Heat sesame oil, sauté garlic, ginger, and green onion.
Add ground beef, breaking it apart and cooking until no longer pink.
Pour sauce over the beef, stirring to coat and simmering for a few minutes.
Assemble bowls with rice, beef, carrots, cucumber, kimchi, egg, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize toppings and ingredients to your preference for a personalized dish.

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