For the ground beef

• 1 pound ground beef, preferably 90% lean
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 medium shallot, minced

For the homemade Korean BBQ sauce

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 heaping tablespoon gluten-free gochujang
• 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
• 1 tablespoon water

For the bowls

• 1 8-ounce package prepared jasmine rice
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds