Gochujang Beef and Broccolini Bowls

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Gochujang Beef and Broccolini Bowls

These Gochujang Beef and Broccolini Bowls will satisfy all your takeout cravings with bold Korean-inspired flavors and the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and savory depth! These nourishing bowls feature ground beef for protein, tender roasted broccolini, fluffy rice and the gochujang sauce that ties it all together. It comes together in under 30 minutes so it's the perfect way to spice up your dinner routine with minimal effort!

Servings people

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Equipment

cutting board
knife
small pot with lid
baking sheet
large pan
spatula
small bowl or liquid measuring cup
whisk or spoon

Ingredients

For the Gochujang Beef:

1 lb ground beef (I used grass-fed 85% lean)
¼ cup chopped green onion (white + light green parts only)
4 garlic cloves minced
½ tbsp minced ginger
2 tbsp gochujang *
2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp sesame oil

For the Broccolini:

12 oz broccolini
1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
kosher salt & black pepper to taste

For the Bowls:

¾ cup dry white or brown rice rinsed
sliced avocado
chopped green onion (green parts)
sesame seeds

Instructions

First, preheat your oven to 425F. If any of your broccolini have really thick stalks, slice them in half lengthwise. Then, add them to the baking sheet and toss with oil, tamari and a light amount of salt & pepper. Spread out evenly on the baking sheet. Transfer to the oven to roast for 15 minutes, or until tender.
12 oz broccolini, 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tbsp tamari, kosher salt & black pepper
Meanwhile, prepare your rice according to package instructions.
¾ cup dry white or brown rice
In a small bowl or a liquid measuring cup, add the gochujang, tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup and sesame oil. Whisk or stir until combined.
2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp tamari, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tsp sesame oil
Bring a large pan to medium-high heat. Once hot, add ground beef and break apart with your spatula. Continue cooking until browned through, about 4 minutes. If there's a lot of excess grease, you can drain it off, but I usually leave it if there's only a small amount. Add in green onion, garlic and ginger and continue cooking for 1 more minute.
1 lb ground beef, 4 garlic cloves, ½ tbsp minced ginger, ¼ cup chopped green onion
Reduce heat to low. Pour in the gochujang sauce mixture and stir to coat the beef in it. Allow it to simmer for a few more minutes until the sauce has warmed up.
Assemble your bowls with rice, roasted broccolini, gochujang beef and avocado. Garnish with more chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
sliced avocado, chopped green onion, sesame seeds

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Notes

NOTE: I used the Mother-In-Law's brand that I found at Whole Foods. However, if you're gluten free, be sure to use a different brand, such as this one.

SERVING SIZE & NUTRITION INFO: This recipe yields 3-4 servings, depending on your appetite. The nutrition info listed below is for 1 serving (assuming 4 servings total) and factors in using 85% lean ground beef and brown rice.

Calories: 574kcal

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Dairy Free

Keyword: Asian, Bowls, Broccolini, Dairy Free, Easy Dinner, Gochujang, ground beef, Korean, Rice

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