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Easy Gochujang Broccoli

Easy Gochujang Broccoli Bowl You’ll Crave Weeknight Evenings

This Easy Gochujang Broccoli recipe combines bold flavors and healthy ingredients for a delicious weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil substitute with vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (90/10) can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion can use shallots as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce tamari is a gluten-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Ginger or use ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar coconut sugar is a healthier alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang adjust quantity to taste if using chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon Gochugaru or use crushed red pepper flakes
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar white wine vinegar is suitable
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil toasted sesame oil offers more depth
  • 1/4 cup Water
For the Base and Vegetables
  • 2 cups White Rice can substitute with brown rice or cauliflower rice
  • 4 cups Broccoli use other veggies if desired
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 cup Cucumber adds crunch and freshness
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds for a nutty touch and crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Scallions chopped
  • 1 cup Kimchi adds tang and spice
  • 1 each Fried Egg for added richness

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up, and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 10 minutes.
  2. Toss in the sliced yellow onion into the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, until softened and translucent, seasoning lightly with salt.
  3. Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, gochujang, gochugaru, minced ginger, and sesame oil. Introduce ¼ cup of water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes, adding more water as needed.
  4. In a separate pot, combine white rice, 2 cups water, and a pat of butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, covering for about 15 minutes. Let it sit off the heat for 10 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Toss the broccoli with remaining oil, gochugaru, and salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. In serving bowls, layer the fluffy rice, beef mixture, and roasted broccoli. Add optional garnishes like cucumber, avocado, or a drizzle of sesame oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Taste as you go, control spiciness to suit your palate, and don't skimp on garnishes for added flavor.

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