Easy Korean Beef Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound 93% lean ground beef
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1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
→ Sauce
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1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
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2 teaspoons light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ For Serving
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3 cups cooked brown rice
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1 small cucumber, sliced with skin on
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2 tablespoons Gochujang Sauce
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1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
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2 scallions, sliced (white and green parts)
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Cooking spray
# Instructions:
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Mix together the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, brown sugar, sesame oil and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well combined.
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Heat a large deep nonstick skillet over high heat. Give it a quick spray with cooking oil and add the ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks until it's no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
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Toss in the chopped onion, crushed garlic and grated ginger. Cook everything together for about a minute until fragrant.
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Pour your prepared sauce over the beef mixture. Cover the skillet and let it all simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Start with about 3/4 cup of rice in each bowl. Top with a generous scoop of the beef mixture (about 2/3 cup per bowl). Add sliced cucumbers, a dollop of Gochujang sauce, and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
# Notes:
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This easy Korean Beef Bowl comes together in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Check labels for gluten-free soy sauce and Gochujang if needed.
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Feel free to adjust the amount of Gochujang sauce to your preferred spice level.