20 Minute Korean Gochujang Beef Bowls

Every bite is filled with deliciously flavored beef and just the right amount of spice, and it's easy!

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Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Ground beef or chicken or pork
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 Bell peppers sliced
• 4 cloves Garlic chopped
• 3 Shallots sliced
• 0.25 cup Pickled ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 0.5 cup Tamari or soy sauce
• 2.5 tablespoons Gochujang Korean chili paste
• 2 tablespoons Ginger juice
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup or honey
• 0.25 cup Toasted sesame seeds
• 4 Persian cucumbers chopped
• 1 tablespoon Gochujang
• 0.25 cup Green onion or Thai basil chopped
• 2 tablespoons Ginger juice or rice vinegar
• 0.33 cup Roasted peanuts
• 0 White rice cooked

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!