# Ingredient List:
→ Beef & Sauce
01 - 1 pound lean ground beef
02 - 2 tablespoons gochujang
03 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Rice Base
10 - 4 cups cooked white rice or cauliflower rice
→ Fresh Toppings
11 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup carrot, julienned
13 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
15 - 1 fresh red chili, sliced thin (optional)
16 - Kimchi for serving (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, for 4 to 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
02 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the beef. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
04 - Taste the beef mixture and adjust seasoning as desired. Remove from heat.
05 - Divide cooked rice or cauliflower rice among serving bowls. Top each portion with the Korean beef mixture.
06 - Top each bowl with sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and optional chili or kimchi. Serve immediately.
