20 Minute Korean Gochujang Beef Bowls

Added by Rachel Rachel 10 months ago
Made 10 months ago

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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/ Thai basil
  • 2 tablespoons ginger juice or rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, combine the beef and a pinch of black pepper. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, peppers, garlic, shallots, and ginger. Cook 2 minutes.2. Pour over the tamari, add the Gochujang, ginger juice, and 1/3 cup water. Cook until the sauce coats the beef, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the maple/honey and cook another 1-2 minutes until the beef is caramelized. Remove from the heat. Toss with sesame seeds. 3. Meanwhile, In a bowl, mix the cucumbers with 1 teaspoon salt, the chile flakes, ginger juice, and green onions. Let sit 5 minutes.4. Serve the beef and peppers over bowls of rice. Serve with the cucumber salad and top with peanuts. Add spicy mayo if desired. Enjoy!

Servings: 6