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Korean Beef Bowls Recipe: Easy Homemade Gochujang Mayo Dinner

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Sweet soy-glazed beef with caramelized edges, bold gochujang mayo, and colorful veggies over fluffy rice—this easy Korean Beef Bowl is a quick, comforting dinner packed with flavor and crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean recommended)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang paste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (Kewpie or Hellmann’s)
  • 1–2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 cups cooked white rice (Jasmine or short-grain)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup kimchi, chopped (optional)
  • 2–3 scallions, sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Peel and mince garlic and ginger. Slice cucumber, carrots, and scallions. Chop kimchi if using. Set veggies aside.
  2. Rinse uncooked rice under cold water until water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions (about 15 minutes for white rice). Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, gochujang, honey, and rice vinegar. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness as desired.
  4. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add ground beef; break up with a spoon and cook 3-4 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  6. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Mix well and cook 2-3 more minutes until beef is glossy and caramelized. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Divide cooked rice into bowls (about 1 cup per serving). Top each with beef, then arrange carrots, cucumber, kimchi, and scallions around the sides.
  8. Drizzle gochujang mayo over everything. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for garnish.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari and check gochujang label. Swap ground beef for chicken, turkey, tofu, or meatless grounds for dietary needs. Use cauliflower rice for low-carb. Adjust gochujang for spice level. Prep veggies and sauce while rice cooks for efficiency. Store leftovers separately for best texture.

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