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Instant Pot Korean Beef Bowl Recipe Easy Spicy Gochujang Beef Bowl

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A quick and easy Korean beef bowl made in the Instant Pot with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors from gochujang. Ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 2–3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Cooked white or brown rice (to serve)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: mince garlic, grate ginger, and slice green onions. Measure out sauces and spices for easy access. (5 minutes)
  2. Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Once hot, add sesame oil, then ground beef. Break it up with your spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
  3. Add garlic and ginger. Stir into the beef and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Mix in the sauces: add gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar to the pot. Stir well to coat the beef evenly.
  5. Add beef broth or water to help the pressure cook and infuse flavors.
  6. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  7. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
  8. Open the lid and stir. If the sauce looks too thin, set to sauté and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.
  9. Serve the beef over warm rice, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Adjust gochujang amount to your heat tolerance. Browning the beef before pressure cooking adds deeper flavor. Use natural pressure release for better tenderness. Drain excess fat if desired. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of water or broth.

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