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Gochujang Beef Bowl

prep time:5 minutes
cook time:15 minutes
total time:20 minutes
This is about as simple as Korean cooking gets - ground beef, frozen peas, and gochujang all in one pan. Letting the beef get a hard sear before breaking it up gives you those crispy bits, and the gochujang reduces into this glossy glaze that coats everything perfectly.
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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.

Notes

Sauce should be thick enough to coat meat but still saucy. Adjust water as needed.