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    Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry with Gojuchang

    Published: Jun 27, 2019 · Modified: May 16, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 15 Comments

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    Easy Korean ground beef stir fry with Gojuchang recipe. This Asian bowl is loaded with flavors and is very easy to make! You can quickly make this ground beef recipe in a skillet with a homemade stir fry sauce, ready in less than 15 minutes.

    If you are looking for ground beef recipes, you have to learn how to make this Korean Beef Bowl.

    This Asian inspired dish is so flavorful, quick to make and affordable. This Korean beef bowl is a Korean-inspired dish but is something that you may not find at traditional Korean restaurants.

    What's inside the Korean Beef Bowl:

    A skillet ground beef that is cooked perfectly in a homemade stir fry sauce and served on a bowl of rice.

    The ground meat has the perfect level of sweetness, saltiness, smokiness, and spiciness.

    The main ingredients for the sauce are Gojuchang and Hoisin sauce. Both of these sauces are a staple for Asian condiments.

    You can use these sauces in many recipes from marinating to dipping. Additionally, you can use the cooked ground meat in other fusion dishes, such as on tacos, quesadilla or as the perfect filling for a homemade Asian bun.

    Korean Ground Beef with Gojuchang and Hoisin sauce

    How to Make the Stir Fry Sauce for Korean Beef Bowl:

    To make the stir fry sauce, I used some leftover Gojuchang and Hoisin sauce from past recipes: MINCED PORK NOODLES WITH HOISIN SAUCE, BEST PORK TENDERLOIN STIR FRY (ASIAN BOWL).

    Both sauces have very unique flavors and are essential to give the perfect flavors to those dishes. So below is the list of the ingredients:

    • Gojuchang
    • fresh garlic
    • scallions
    • ginger
    • sesame oil
    • hoisin sauce
    • low sodium sauce
    Easy Korean Beef Bowl

    What is Gojuchang:

    Gojuchang is a Korean red chili paste. It has a savory, sweet and spicy taste. It's used in various dishes such as bibimbap, salad, stews, soup and is also used to marinate BBQ meat dishes.

    Gojuchang makes dishes taste sweeter and smokier. You can purchase Gojuchang online at Amazon.com or any local grocery stores, like Target, Ralphs, Vons, and Sprouts.

    I highly recommend purchasing from a local store because it's cheaper than Amazon. I paid around $3.99 per jar. You can check out more recipes with Gojuchang here.

    How to Make Korean Beef

    What is Hoisin Sauce:

    Hoisin is a thick and fragrant sauce. It has a sweet and salty taste. Therefore, the sauce is a perfect glaze for meat, as a dipping sauce, or as an ingredient in a soup, like PHO.

    You can purchase it online at Amazon.com, or any local grocery stores like Target, Ralphs, Vons, Walmart, and Sprouts. I highly recommend purchasing from a local store because it's cheaper than Amazon.

    I paid around $2.99 per jar. Also, check out more recipes with Hoisin sauce.

    Korean Beef Bowl

    Are craving more Korean recipes?

    Try these: KOREAN PORK BULGOGI FUSION TACO RECIPE  (this is the perfect game day food), LOADED FRIES KOREAN BEEF STEAK STYLE (you can use leftover Gojuchang to make this recipe), KOREAN SPINACH SALAD RECIPE (SIGUEMCHI NAMUL) (this salad is one of our most popular posts) or GOCHUJANG SWEET SPICY KOREAN CHICKEN(use leftover Gojuchang to make this recipe)

    Korean Food For Beginners:

    I used to be intimidated to cook Korean and Japanese dishes. Turns out, it's not as hard as I made it out to be.

    First of all, you can find many recipes that don't have a ton of ingredients or steps, like this one.

    Furthermore, once you get the hang of cooking the meats and get dialed in on creating the sauces you like you're halfway there. Another thing that is important is cooking rice.

    For that reason, I try to practice and perfect that before using it in a recipe.

    This recipe, however, doesn't call for any rice but goes well with it. Above all, make sure you're having fun in the kitchen and don't be intimidated by something new in the kitchen... even the best chefs had to start somewhere!

    Korean Beef Bowl
    5 from 6 votes

    Korean Beef Bowl

    Rika
    Here’s the best Korean Beef Bowl! This Asian bowl is loaded with flavors and is very easy to make! You can quickly make this ground beef recipe in a skillet with a homemade stir fry sauce, ready in less than 15 minutes.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 2
    Calories 405 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ pound ground beef
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 2 scallions, (white part for stir fry and use green part for topping)
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
    • ½ tablespoon Gojuchang, (Mix with one tablespoon of hot water) - feel free to double the amount if you love spicy.
    • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
    • ½ tablespoon hoisin sauce
    • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce

    To Build Your Bowl:

    • sesame seeds
    • cooked white rice
    • fresh chopped scallions (green part only)

    Instructions
     

    • In a skillet, heat oil over high heat. Cook ground beef undisturbed for about 1-2 minutes, then start breaking the meat apart, keep turning and continue cooking until brown. Transfer the beef to a colander to remove the excess liquid and fat. Drain and set aside.
    • In the same skillet, add a bit of oil if needed. Cook scallions, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger just until fragrant. Add the browned beef back to the skillet and give it a quick stir.
    • Add Gojuchang, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and low sodium soy sauce into the skillet. Continue cooking and stirring until you reach the desired consistency or crispiness.
      Season with salt and pepper if needed or adjust the spiciness by adding more Gojuchang sauce. Transfer the meat to a bowl, serve with rice and toppings of your choice.

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 227mgCalcium: 34mgVitamin C: 3mgVitamin A: 128IUSugar: 2gFiber: 1gPotassium: 369mgCholesterol: 81mgCalories: 405kcalTrans Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 15gFat: 34gProtein: 20gCarbohydrates: 5gIron: 3mg
    Keyword stir fry, asian, sauce, ground beef, skillet
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    1. Alli Smith

      July 01, 2019 at 4:47 am

      5 stars
      I have got to make this Korean beef bowl! My mouth is watering. I've cooked with all the ingredients except for the Gojuchang. Thanks for the tip about buying it locally and saving money.

    2. Jeanette

      July 01, 2019 at 7:18 am

      I have been wanting to try a Korean recipe. They look so good I just have not done it yet. This might be the first when I do.

    3. Karen Dawkins

      July 01, 2019 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness!!!! I love Korean beef! This is such a simple recipe, but packed with flavor. Can't wait to try it -- and surprise my K-Pop loving daughter with her favorite cuisine more often. 🙂

    4. Amber Myers

      July 01, 2019 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      I am pretty sure I'd love this! I think my whole family would. I need to try it for dinner one night.

    5. Teresa

      July 01, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      I always struggle with making asian food, which my family love. But I think this recipe will help me out!

    6. Karen

      July 01, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      This awesome recipe is just booming with flavors! I can't wait to make this! It look super easy.

    7. Pam

      July 01, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      I made Korean beef the other day and it was so good. Definitely going in my meal plan rotation.

    8. Rachel

      July 01, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      I really want to make this. I love Korean food. I need to find the Hoisen sauce.

    9. Ruth I

      July 02, 2019 at 4:59 am

      I am also hooked and well, honestly addicted to Korean cuisine. The blend of spice, sweetness and many flavors entices me. I love this one above them all.

    10. Ricci

      July 02, 2019 at 5:54 am

      Oh my goodness, this Korean Beef Bowl looks amazing!! I need to try this for myself!!

    11. Catalina

      July 02, 2019 at 6:56 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! Can I have this bowl for dinner tonight? They look amazingly delicious!

    12. Terri Steffes

      July 02, 2019 at 7:48 am

      5 stars
      i just sent this to my husband. Those flavors sound so good together!

    13. Lynnde

      July 02, 2019 at 11:33 am

      I'm always open to trying different cuisines. I've never tried cooking a dish using Hoisin sauce and Gojuchang so preparing this dish would be exciting, for sure.

    14. Fatima Torres

      July 02, 2019 at 9:05 pm

      I have not given these a try, but I have a friend who swears by them. I need to see where they make them in my town.

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