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Crispy Korean Ground Beef Bowl Recipe with Sticky Gochujang Rice

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A quick and easy Korean-inspired bowl featuring crispy ground beef paired with sticky, spicy-sweet gochujang-coated jasmine rice. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with bold flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20)
  • 1½ cups (280g) cooked jasmine rice
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for rice)
  • Green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds, toasted (for garnish)
  • Optional: quick-pickled cucumbers or shredded carrots for contrast

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice: Rinse 1½ cups (280g) jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine with 1¾ cups (415ml) water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork. (Or use a rice cooker following manufacturer’s instructions.)
  2. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Set aside.
  3. Crisp the ground beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a spatula. Let cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to develop a crust. Stir and continue cooking until beef is browned and crispy in spots, about 6-8 minutes total. Drain excess fat if desired, leaving a little for flavor.
  4. Add sauce to beef: Pour the gochujang sauce over the cooked beef. Stir well to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes allowing the sauce to thicken and caramelize slightly.
  5. Combine rice and sauce: Transfer cooked rice to a bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon sesame oil over rice and gently fold in to coat. Optionally toss in a pinch of toasted sesame seeds.
  6. Assemble the bowl: Spoon sticky gochujang rice into bowls, top with crispy Korean ground beef. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Optionally add quick-pickled veggies or kimchi on the side.

Notes

Let the ground beef sit undisturbed in the pan initially to develop a crispy crust. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Drain excess fat but leaving a little enhances flavor and sauce adhesion. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Leftover rice works best for crispiness. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet to maintain crisp texture.

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Keywords: Korean ground beef bowl, gochujang rice, crispy beef, easy Korean recipe, weeknight dinner, spicy beef bowl

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