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Gochujang Beef Rice Bowls are a delicious weeknight meal!

Gochujang Beef Rice Bowls are a delicious weeknight meal featuring savory ground beef, steamed vegetables, and a spicy gochujang sauce served over rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Stir in the gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Mix well and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
  5. While the beef mixture simmers, steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the gochujang beef mixture, steamed broccoli, and shredded carrots.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add extra gochujang or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or use tofu for a vegetarian version.

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