Korean Beef Bowls (With Gochujang Sauce)
These Korean Beef Bowls with Gochujang are an easy and affordable take on traditional Korean Beef Bulgogi prepared with thinly sliced meat.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef ((see notes))
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp avocado oil ((see notes))
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar ((see notes))
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar ()
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp red chili flakes ((see notes))
- 2 tbsp chopped basil
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup gochujang sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp red chili flakes ((see notes))
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/8 cup honey
Instructions
- 1
Combine and heat both oils together. (see notes)
- 2
Saute the garlic and ginger paste for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the ground beef, frying till it is no longer pink, cover and simmer in it's own juices for 10 minutes.
- 4
Prepare the marinade while the meat is cooking.
- 5
Add the marinade and simmer the mixture on low heat for another 10 minutes.
- 6
Uncover and cook on high till all the liquid evaporates, sauteing for a few minutes at the end till the meat is a medium to dark brown.
- 7
Serve with the rice, garnishes, and gochujang sauce.
- 8
Mix all of the ingredients in a saucepan.
- 9
Whisk till well combined.
- 10
Bring to a boil and then simmer till slightly thickened. (see notes)