Korean BBQ Steak Bowls (Printable)
Marinated steak, fluffy rice, crisp veggies, and a bold creamy spicy sauce in one satisfying Korean BBQ bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Steak & Marinade
01 - 1.1 lbs beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
02 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
04 - 1 ½ tbsp sesame oil
05 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
08 - ½ tsp black pepper
09 - 2 green onions, sliced
10 - 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
→ Rice
11 - 2 cups jasmine or short-grain rice
12 - 2 ½ cups water
13 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1 cup cucumber, julienned
16 - 1 cup kimchi, chopped
17 - 2 cups salad greens or baby spinach
18 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
19 - 1 green onion, sliced
→ Spicy Cream Sauce
20 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
21 - 1 ½ tbsp Sriracha or gochujang
22 - 1 tbsp lime juice
23 - 1 tsp honey
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, green onions, and gochujang in a bowl. Add the sliced steak and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
02 - Rinse rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes before fluffing.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha or gochujang, lime juice, and honey until completely smooth. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated steak slices in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just cooked through with caramelized edges. Avoid crowding the pan to ensure proper searing.
05 - Divide warm rice among serving bowls. Arrange seared steak, shredded carrots, julienned cucumber, chopped kimchi, and salad greens over the rice. Drizzle with spicy cream sauce and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spicy cream sauce hits that perfect sweet and heat balance that makes you want to drizzle it on everything
- It comes together faster than deciding what to order on a delivery app
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- Overcooking the steak even by 30 seconds turns it chewy and defeats the entire point of slicing it thin
- The spicy cream sauce tastes bland right after mixing but transforms after 15 minutes in the fridge
03 -
- Freeze the steak for 20 minutes before slicing and it will cut cleanly into thin strips even with a regular knife
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 60 seconds first because the flavor difference compared to raw seeds is surprising