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Cheesy Korean Ground Beef Bowl

Cheesy Korean ground beef bowl with gooey cheese over rice and green onions
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This is a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner that brings together sweet, savory, and spicy Korean-inspired flavors with the comfort of melted cheese over rice. It comes together in about 20 minutes, making it a perfect solution for busy nights. The components reheat beautifully, making it ideal for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, gochujang, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir until sugar dissolves and sauce bubbles and thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Divide hot cooked rice among four bowls. Spoon the saucy Korean ground beef evenly over the rice.
  5. Top each bowl generously with shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover bowls for a minute to melt cheese, or broil for 1-2 minutes for a bubbly top.
  6. Garnish bowls with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use tamari. No gochujang? Use 1 tbsp sriracha mixed with 1/2 tsp tomato paste. The beef mixture freezes well for up to 3 months. For best results, shred your own cheese for optimal meltiness.

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