Ingredients

¼cuplow sodium soy sauce

2tsplight brown sugar

1tspsesame oil

½tspred pepper flakes,crushed

cooking spray

1lb93% lean ground beef

¼cupyellow onion,chopped

2clovesgarlic,crushed

1tspginger,fresh grated

3cupsbrown rice,cooked

1small cucumber,skin on, sliced

2tbspGochujang,or more if desired

½tbspsesame seeds,plus more for topping

2scallions,white and green parts, sliced

Preparation

Combine the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of water, brown sugar, sesame oil and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.

Heat a large deep nonstick skillet over high heat, spray with oil and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon until cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for 1 minute.

Pour the sauce over the beef, cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.

To assemble the bowls, place 3/4 cup rice in each bowl, top with scant 2/3 cup beef, cucumbers, Gochujang, sesame seeds and scallions.