Gochujang Beef Bulgogi Meal Prep

Steps

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1. 1
   Place 1¼ cups of short grain rice in a bowl and rinse it 2–3 times under water to remove any dust or debris. Drain, then add the same amount of water and cook in a rice cooker.
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2. 2
   Cut 1 kg of thinly sliced beef into bite-sized pieces. If pre-sliced beef is unavailable, freeze a steak for about 30 minutes, then slice it thinly against the grain. Ground beef also works well.
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3. 3
   In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp gochugaru, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, and a few shakes of black pepper. Mix well. Adjust chili flakes if you prefer less heat.
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4. 4
   Pour the marinade over the beef and massage gently to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, or overnight for deeper flavor.
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5. 5
   Cut 1 large yellow onion into thin strips. Trim 3–4 green onions, cutting some into long strips and reserving some green parts for garnish. Julienne about half a carrot (use a box grater if preferred). Slice mushrooms and cut 1 black bell pepper in half, remove seeds, and cut into chunks.
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   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or pan over high heat. Once hot, add the onions and green onions, sauté for about 3 minutes until they start to pick up color. Add the carrot, mushrooms, and bell pepper, cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and set aside.
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   Heat 1 tbsp oil in the same wok over high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef and cook for about 5 minutes until cooked through. Cooking beef separately from vegetables allows better caramelization and keeps vegetables tender.
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   Once the beef is cooked through, add all the cooked vegetables back to the wok and toss together for about 1–2 minutes.
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   Divide the cooked rice into 5 meal prep containers. Top each portion with the gochujang beef and vegetable mixture, then garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
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10. 10
    Allow meals to cool completely before sealing and storing. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for several months.
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