Korean BBQ Steak Bowls
These Korean BBQ steak bowls combine tender marinated steak, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables with a sweet, savory, and spicy sauce for an easy, flavorful meal.
Equipment
- 1 skillet or grill pan for cooking steak
- 1 mixing bowl for marinating steak
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank sirloin, or ribeye steak, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Add the sliced steak and toss to coat evenly.
- Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes or proceed to cook immediately if short on time.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat.
- Cook the steak for 2 to 4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Divide the cooked rice among bowls.
- Top the rice with cooked steak, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and chopped green onions.
- Mix gochujang, honey, and rice vinegar to make the optional sauce and drizzle it over the bowls.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve warm.
Notes
- Slice steak thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Add a fried egg on top for extra richness.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.