One-Pot Spicy Korean Beef and Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Ground beef simmered in a spicy-sweet Korean sauce with vegetables and rice, all cooked together in one pot for an effortless, flavorful meal. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, sesame oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger, grated
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
3 stalks green onions, chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart until browned and cooked through.
Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar; mix thoroughly to coat the beef.
Step 3: Pour in 2 cups water and add 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice and 1 diced carrot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Step 4: Remove from heat, fluff rice with a fork, and stir in 3 chopped green onions and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Garnish with 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.