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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.
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.
Ingredients
Protein
Sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons gochujang
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Pasta & Grains
Topping
• 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.
Store
Store the pork up to 3 days; assemble bowls fresh.
Reheat
Reheat the pork on the stovetop and serve over fresh rice.
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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.
Korean Ground Pork Bowls
Ingredients
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1 lb ground pork
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon grated ginger
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2 tablespoons gochujang
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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3 cups cooked white rice
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1 cup sliced cucumber
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
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.
15
min
active
25
min
total
4
servings
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