Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Korean BBQ with this delicious beef bowl recipe. Tender marinated beef, fresh veggies, and a creamy gochujang sauce come together to create a satisfying meal that’s bursting with savory and spicy notes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the beef:
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef ribeye or sirloin
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the bowl:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or short grain rice
- 1 cup corn kernels (grilled or sautéed)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds for garnish
For the creamy gochujang sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon water (to thin, as needed)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add beef and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, and water until smooth.
- Cook the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, cook marinated beef until browned.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide rice among bowls, top with beef, corn, lettuce, cucumber, and green onions. Drizzle with sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds, and serve.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, use cauliflower rice.
- You can substitute beef with chicken or tofu.
- The sauce can also be used as a delicious dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
