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Korean-style ground pork (with optional Thai basil)

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Ingredients

SAUCE MIX (combine in small bowl):

- 3 tbsp gochujang

- 2 tbsp soy sauce

- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or 1.5 tbsp honey)

- 1 tbsp sesame oil

- 1 tbsp mirin (if you have it)

AROMATICS:

- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp ginger, minced

- 1 large onion, diced

- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (adds color and sweetness)

- Optional Thai basil leaves

- Optional: 2-3 green onions, sliced (save some green parts for garnish)

FOR COOKING:

- 1 lb ground pork

- Neutral oil for cooking

- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Directions

Mix sauce ingredients in bowl

2. Heat pan over medium-high heat

3. Add bit of oil, sauté onions until softening (3-4 min)

4. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute

5. Add ground pork, break up and cook until starting to brown

6. Add bell pepper, stir fry 1-2 minutes

7. Add sauce mixture, stir well

8. Cook until pork is done and sauce thickens slightly (5-7 min)

9. Turn off and add Thai basil if using

10. Finish with:

- Sesame seeds

- Green onion tops

- Extra drizzle of sesame oil if desired

Serve over rice with:

- Kimchi if you have it

- Quick cucumber salad (can make while meat cooks)

- Optional fried egg on top

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