Korean Ground Beef Bowl (Printable)

A flavorful Korean dish featuring spiced ground beef, crisp vegetables, and nutty sesame seeds for a quick meal.

# What You Need:

→ For the Beef

01 - 1 pound lean ground beef
02 - 2 tablespoons gochujang
03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ For the Bowl

09 - 4 cups cooked short-grain rice
10 - 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
11 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup carrot, julienned
13 - 1 cup kimchi, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until completely browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
03 - Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and thoroughly coats the beef.
04 - Remove from heat and fold in half of the sliced green onions, reserving the remainder for garnish.
05 - Distribute cooked rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top each portion with seasoned ground beef, edamame, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, and chopped kimchi.
06 - Sprinkle remaining green onions and toasted sesame seeds over each bowl. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick 30-minute preparation from start to finish
  • Perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors
  • Customizable heat level based on your preference
  • Colorful one-bowl meal packed with nutrients
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day
02 -
  • Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden for enhanced nutty flavor
  • Look for gochujang in Asian grocery stores or the international aisle of supermarkets
  • Meal prep tip: Prepare the beef mixture and store separate from fresh vegetables for quick assembly during the week
  • For a more authentic flavor, use medium-grain Korean rice if available
  • Let kimchi come to room temperature before serving for better flavor integration
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