Quick Gochujang Beef and Veggie Rice Bowl
Savory 5% lean beef mince cooked with diced bell peppers, mushrooms, and carrots in a mild gochujang sauce over fluffy microwave rice.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Prepare the vegetables by chopping 0.5 red bell pepper into bite-sized dice, slicing 75g chestnut mushrooms, and slicing or grating 0.5 carrot.
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Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan…
Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C) and add 1 tsp sesame oil.
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Add 125g extra lean 5% beef mince…
Add 125g extra lean 5% beef mince to the hot skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned throughout with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned throughout with no pink remaining
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Push the beef to one side of…
Push the beef to one side of the pan and add the diced red bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, and carrot. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly and turn bright.
Look for: the vegetables soften slightly and turn bright
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Stir 1 tbsp gluten-free gochujang paste into…
Stir 1 tbsp gluten-free gochujang paste into the skillet with 1 tbsp warm water to loosen into a smooth glaze. Mix thoroughly with the beef and vegetables for 1 minute until well coated and piping hot.
Look for: well coated and piping hot
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Heat 125g microwave jasmine rice in the…
Heat 125g microwave jasmine rice in the microwave according to package instructions (typically 60 to 90 seconds on high).
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Spoon the warm rice into a bowl
Spoon the warm rice into a bowl, top with the gochujang beef and cooked vegetables, and serve immediately.
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