Ingredients
For the Gochujang Beef
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 1/3 cups green peas, frozen
- 1/2 cup gochujang
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water, as needed
For Serving
- Cooked rice
- Sliced scallions
- Pickled ginger
First, Sear the Beef
Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat until it is just about to smoke.
Add the ground beef and sprinkle with the salt. Let it sear, undisturbed, for ~1-2 minutes to develop a deep brown crust on one side.
Once a crust has formed, use a spatula to break the ground beef up into a fine, pebbly texture. Continue to stir-fry until the beef is nicely browned and cooked through.
Next, Create the Sauce
Add the gochujang and the frozen green peas to the cooked beef. Mix well to combine.
Pour in a splash of water if the sauce seems too thick. Continue to stir and cook over medium-high heat until the sauce reduces slightly and glazes the meat and peas.
Finally, Finish and Serve
Turn off the heat and finish the dish by stirring in the toasted sesame oil.
Serve immediately over hot rice, garnished with sliced scallions and pickled ginger.
Gochujang Beef Bowl
Ingredients
For the Gochujang Beef
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 1/3 cups green peas frozen
- 1/2 cup gochujang
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water as needed
For Serving
- Cooked rice
- Sliced scallions
- Pickled ginger
Instructions
- Heat large wok or skillet over high heat until nearly smoking.
- Add ground beef and salt, sear undisturbed 1-2 minutes until crusty brown.
- Break beef into small pieces and stir-fry until fully cooked.
- Add gochujang and frozen peas, mix well.
- Add splash of water if needed, cook until sauce thickens and coats meat.
- Stir in sesame oil.
- Serve over rice topped with scallions and pickled ginger.
