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Creamy Korean Ground Beef Bowl

Creamy Korean ground beef bowl with glossy sauce over fluffy white rice
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A quick and comforting weeknight meal featuring savory ground beef in a creamy, slightly sweet sauce with Korean-inspired flavors. Ready in about 25 minutes, it's perfect served over rice for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Steamed white rice or cauliflower rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Push beef to the side of the skillet. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the cleared space and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, gochujang, and broth. Stir everything together, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Add cubed cream cheese and stir gently until completely melted and sauce is creamy.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in most of the sliced green onions and sesame seeds, reserving some for garnish.
  6. Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnished with remaining green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk or dairy-free cream cheese. No gochujang? Substitute with sriracha or red pepper flakes. Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for easier melting.

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