Spicy Korean-Inspired Beef and Rice Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

A quick stir-fry of ground beef with gochujang and garlic served over steamed rice, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds. This Korean-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, cooked white rice, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 cups cooked white rice
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3, thinly sliced scallions
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for 5-6 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
4. Step 4: Serve the spicy beef mixture over 4 cups cooked white rice, then garnish with 3 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch.