Spicy Korean Ground Beef Bowls

Spicy Korean Ground Beef Bowls ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 0.5 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1-2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 stalks green onions
• 4 cups cooked white rice

How to make Spicy Korean Ground Beef Bowls

1. Dice the half medium yellow onion finely, mince the 3 cloves of garlic, and grate the 1-inch piece of fresh ginger.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1-2 tablespoons gochujang until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
4. Add the diced onion to the skillet with the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef and onion in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened and coats the beef.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Thinly slice the 2 stalks of green onions and toast 1 tablespoon sesame seeds lightly in a dry pan if not already toasted.
7. To serve, divide 4 cups of cooked white rice among four bowls. Spoon the spicy Korean ground beef mixture over the rice.
8. Garnish generously with the sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately. For an extra kick, a drizzle of sriracha can be added.

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