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Korean Beef Bowl

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Korean Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful dish featuring savory ground beef cooked in a rich, spicy-sweet sauce made with gochujang and soy, served over steamed rice. Garnished with fresh spring onions, red chili, and toasted sesame seeds, this easy weeknight meal delivers bold Korean flavors in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon mirin

1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 small onion, diced

2 spring onions, thinly sliced

1 small red chili, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pound ground beef

Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Cooked steamed rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, mirin, and gochujang in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.

  2. Prepare vegetables: chop garlic, dice onion, thinly slice spring onions and red chili.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry onion until tender, about 2–3 minutes.

  4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, a few seconds.

  5. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3–4 minutes.

  6. Pour sauce over beef, toss to combine.

  7. Stir in chili slices and spring onions; cook 1 more minute.

  8. Remove from heat, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.

  9. Serve immediately over steamed rice with optional extra spring onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Add bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas for extra veggies and crunch.

Adjust spiciness by changing the amount of gochujang and fresh chili.

Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free versions.

Substitute ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles.

Serve over noodles instead of rice for variation.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently.

Find it online: https://familydinnercooking.com/korean-beef-bowl/