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Flavorful Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowl Recipe with Easy Gochujang Glaze

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A quick and easy Korean ground beef rice bowl featuring a rich, spicy-sweet gochujang glaze that coats tender beef and is served over sticky jasmine rice with fresh garnishes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef, preferably 80/20
  • 4 cups (about 800g) cooked jasmine or short-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional toppings: sliced cucumbers or quick pickled carrots

Instructions

  1. Cook 4 cups (800g) of jasmine or short-grain rice according to package instructions, about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons gochujang, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it apart gently, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Pour the prepared gochujang glaze over the beef. Stir well to coat evenly. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and caramelize.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more sugar or soy sauce if needed.
  6. While beef simmers, thinly slice 2 green onions and toast 1 teaspoon sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Prepare optional pickled veggies if desired.
  7. Divide warm rice between 4 bowls. Spoon gochujang-glazed beef on top. Sprinkle with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Add optional fresh or pickled veggies for brightness.

Notes

Do not over-stir the beef while browning to encourage caramelization. Toast sesame seeds separately for better flavor. Use leftover rice for better texture. Let beef and glaze rest 5 minutes off heat for thicker sauce and deeper flavor. Adjust gochujang amount to control spice level.

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Keywords: Korean ground beef, gochujang glaze, rice bowl, quick dinner, easy Korean recipe, spicy beef bowl, weeknight meal

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