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Korean Ground Pork Bowls
Korean ground pork bowls with savory-sweet gochujang pork over rice with quick toppings.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
15
min
Active Time
25
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Ground pork browns fast and soaks up the gochujang sauce in minutes. Building it over rice with fresh toppings makes a balanced bowl on a weeknight.
Ingredients
Protein
• 1 lb ground pork
Sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons gochujang
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Pasta & Grains
• 3 cups cooked white rice
Topping
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
How to Make It
1
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground pork until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
2
Add the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil and simmer for 2 minutes.
3
Divide the rice among bowls and top with the pork.
4
Add the cucumber, green onions, and sesame seeds and serve warm.
How to Make It
1
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground pork until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
2
Add the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil and simmer for 2 minutes.
3
Divide the rice among bowls and top with the pork.
4
Add the cucumber, green onions, and sesame seeds and serve warm.
Ingredients
Protein
• 1 lb ground pork
Sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons gochujang
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Pasta & Grains
• 3 cups cooked white rice
Topping
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Storage & Reheat
Store:
Store the pork up to 3 days; assemble bowls fresh.
Reheat:
Reheat the pork on the stovetop and serve over fresh rice.
Swaps
No soy sauce? Use tamari in the same amount.
No honey? Use maple syrup in the same amount; expect a slightly different sweetness and flavor.
Avo's Tip
Have the rice and toppings ready first — the pork comes together in just a few minutes.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
What is gochujang?
A Korean fermented chili paste that's sweet, savory, and mildly spicy.
Can I use ground chicken or turkey?
Yes, though ground pork stays the juiciest.
How do I serve them?
Over rice with cucumber, green onion, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Quick Fixes
Too spicy: add a little more honey or a splash of water.
Pork dry: don't overcook it; pull it once just cooked through.
Want more veg: stir in shredded carrot or spinach.
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