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One-Pot Korean-Inspired Beef and Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Korean-Inspired One-Pot Beef and Rice recipe combines savory ground beef, aromatic garlic, and spicy gochujang chili paste with fluffy jasmine rice cooked in beef broth. It’s a quick, flavorful weeknight meal that includes healthy vegetables like spinach and carrots, all cooked in a single skillet for minimal cleanup and maximum comfort.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Grains and Liquids

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups beef broth or water

Vegetables

  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup baby spinach

Garnishes

  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring and breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add Aromatics and Sauces: Stir in the minced garlic, soy sauce, gochujang, and brown sugar. Cook for 1-2 minutes until everything is well combined and fragrant.
  3. Add Rice and Broth: Pour in the jasmine rice and beef broth (or water). Stir to combine all ingredients evenly. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Simmer the Rice: Once simmering, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to low and let cook for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Add Vegetables: Remove the lid, stir in shredded carrots and baby spinach. Cover and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the spinach wilts and carrots soften slightly.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of gochujang according to your preferred spice level.
  • For a quicker version, use pre-cooked or leftover rice, adding it after the beef mixture is ready, and cook only until vegetables are tender.
  • You can substitute beef broth with water, but broth adds more flavor.
  • If you prefer a less spicy dish, reduce or omit gochujang.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, One-Pot
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean-inspired

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/one-pot-korean-inspired-beef-and-rice-recipe/