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Gochujang Beef and Broccoli

Gochujang Beef and Broccoli

A delicious Gochujang Beef and Broccoli recipe featuring seasoned ground beef, tender broccoli, and fragrant rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 443 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil divided
  • 1 pound ground beef 90/10
  • 1 medium yellow onion peeled and sliced into half-moons
  • 1 pound broccoli cut into florets
  • Salt to taste

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 2 tablespoons gochugaru divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup water

Rice

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional

Instructions
 

Cook the beef

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up as it cooks for 10 minutes.
  • Add the onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened. Season lightly with salt.
  • Add the soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, gochujang, 1 tablespoon gochugaru, minced ginger, and sesame oil.
  • Pour in ¼ cup of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer over low heat for 15–20 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference.

Make the rice

  • Combine the rice, 2 cups of water, and 1 tablespoon of butter in a small pot.
  • Add a sprinkle of salt. Bring to a boil, stir once, then reduce heat and cover.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

Make the broccoli

  • Arrange the broccoli on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of neutral oil.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of gochugaru on top and season with salt.
  • Transfer to the oven and roast for 15–20 minutes until browned on the edges.

Serve the dish

  • Spoon the rice into bowls and pile the beef and broccoli on top.
  • Arrange garnishes on top and drizzle with sesame oil.
  • Finish each bowl with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and gochugaru.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Gochugaru may be less spicy than crushed red pepper flakes depending on the brand. Do not substitute at a 1:1 ratio.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 30gFat: 27gSodium: 460mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 109mg
Keyword Beef, broccoli, dinner, easy recipe, gochujang, spicy
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