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Thomas Baker

20 Minute Korean Gochujang Beef Bowls Easy Weeknight Dinner

This 20 Minute Korean Gochujang Beef Bowls recipe is a perfect easy dinner for busy weeknights. Packed with bold gochujang flavors and tender beef, these Korean beef bowls make a satisfying family dinner. Enjoy a simple, flavorful meal that's full of authentic gochujang recipes flavor and ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or chicken or pork
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 3 shallots sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/4 cup pickled ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 2-3 tablespoons Gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons ginger juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple or honey
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 4 Persian cucumbers chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion or Thai basil
  • 2 tablespoons ginger juice or rice vinegar

Method
 

  1. Start by cooking the ground beef seasoned with a touch of black pepper in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart until fully browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add butter, sliced bell peppers, chopped garlic, sliced shallots, and ginger to the skillet, stirring and cooking everything together for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in tamari, then stir in the gochujang and ginger juice along with 1/3 cup of water; let it simmer until the beef gets coated with the sauce, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in maple syrup or honey and cook a further 1 to 2 minutes to let the beef caramelize before removing from heat, then toss with toasted sesame seeds.
  5. While the beef cooks, combine chopped cucumbers with salt, chili flakes, ginger juice, and chopped green onions in a bowl and let it rest for 5 minutes to marinate.
  6. To serve, spoon the beef and pepper mixture over bowls of rice, add the refreshing cucumber salad on the side, and sprinkle with chopped peanuts; add spicy mayo if you like and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra heat, add more gochujang or serve with a drizzle of spicy mayo. This dish pairs well with steamed rice and makes great leftovers for next-day meals.