Korean Mince Bowls Quick BibimbapStyle Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (ideally lean)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water
• 1 cup cooked rice per bowl (sticky or short-grain)
• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Optional Toppings: Spinach, sautéed/blanched; Fried Egg; Bean Sprouts, blanched; shredded Carrots; Sesame Seeds; Sliced Green Onions