Description
A delightful celebration of Korean flavors featuring savory ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a spicy-sweet sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups cooked white rice or cauliflower rice
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 fresh red chili, sliced thin (optional)
- Kimchi for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it apart as it cooks for about 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Toss in the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for an additional minute.
- Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and black pepper; mix thoroughly and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and divide cooked rice or cauliflower rice into bowls, topping each with the beef mixture.
- Crown with cucumber, carrot, green onions, sesame seeds, and optional chili or kimchi. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The beef mixture can be frozen for up to one month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg