Korean Gochujang Beef Rice Skillet (Printable)

Gochujang beef and rice blend with vibrant Korean flavors in a convenient skillet dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Main

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 2 cups cooked white rice
03 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

→ Sauce

07 - 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

→ Vegetables

11 - 1 cup carrots, julienned
12 - 1 cup baby spinach, packed
13 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Garnish

14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped onion. Sauté until fragrant and onions turn translucent, for approximately 2 minutes.
02 - Add ground beef to the skillet. Break up meat with a spatula and cook until well-browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Mix thoroughly to coat beef evenly.
04 - Fold in julienned carrots and cook for 2 minutes. Add baby spinach and stir until wilted.
05 - Add cooked white rice to skillet. Toss all ingredients together until rice is heated and ingredients are well incorporated.
06 - Sprinkle sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the skillet. Serve immediately, ensuring even garnish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in about thirty minutes for busy evenings
  • One skillet means easy cleanup
  • Flavorful gochujang sauce brings craveable heat and umami
  • Makes great leftovers for lunch or meal prep
02 -
  • Excellent for meal prep stays fresh in the fridge
  • Balanced sweet savory heat
03 -
  • Rice that is slightly dried out absorbs the sauce best so leftover rice works wonders
  • Use a sharp spoon or spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the pan after browning the beef Those caramelized pieces are flavor gold
  • Keep extra gochujang on the table for the heat lovers in your house

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