Description
Korean BBQ Steak Bowls are a bold, flavorful meal featuring juicy marinated steak, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables topped with sesame seeds and green onions. Sweet, savory, and slightly spicy, this bowl is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- For the Steak Marinade
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- For the Bowls
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or white rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- Optional Extras
- Fried egg
- Kimchi
- Avocado slices
- Sriracha or spicy mayo
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, gochujang, and rice vinegar.
- Add the sliced steak and toss well to coat. Let marinate for 20–30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak in batches for 2–3 minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
- Divide warm rice among serving bowls.
- Arrange shredded carrots, cucumbers, and steamed broccoli around the rice.
- Top each bowl with the cooked Korean BBQ steak.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Add optional toppings like fried egg, kimchi, avocado, or spicy mayo and serve.
Notes
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain for the most tender texture.
- Flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye all work well in this recipe.
- For extra heat, add additional gochujang or drizzle with sriracha.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired