Gochujang Beef & Cabbage Stir-Fry

Name: Gochujang Beef & Cabbage Stir-Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1.75 pound ground beef (90/10 lean); 2 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); 0.25 cup gochujang; 0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce; 0.25 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 coleslaw mix (14 ounce bag); 3 package pre-cooked jasmine rice (8.8 ounce); 0.25 cup green onions (sliced, for garnish); 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Quick and flavorful ground beef stir-fried with a spicy gochujang sauce and crisp cabbage, served over pre-cooked jasmine rice for an easy weeknight meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Korean
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
1.75 pound ground beef (90/10 lean)
2 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
0.25 cup gochujang
0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce
0.25 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 coleslaw mix (14 ounce bag)
3 package pre-cooked jasmine rice (8.8 ounce)
0.25 cup green onions (sliced, for garnish)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the 1 3/4 pounds of ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add the 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup of gochujang, 1/2 cup of low sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked beef in the skillet. Add the 14 ounce bag of coleslaw mix and toss everything to combine. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is slightly tender-crisp.
While the stir-fry is cooking, prepare the 3 packages of pre-cooked jasmine rice according to package directions, typically by microwaving for 90 seconds per pouch.
Serve the Gochujang Beef & Cabbage Stir-Fry immediately over the prepared jasmine rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

For even quicker prep, consider using pre-minced garlic and ginger. Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the microwave. Adjust the amount of gochujang to your preferred spice level.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 436
Protein: 22.1 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fat: 23 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Sodium: 856 mg
Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
Sugar: 4.4 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg