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Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowl

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A quick and easy Korean beef bulgogi bowl featuring tender marinated beef, fresh veggies, and fluffy rice, perfect for flavorful weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound thinly sliced beef ribeye or sirloin
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or short-grain rice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or baby kale
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Pickled radish or kimchi (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the thinly sliced beef and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  3. Cook 2 cups of rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  4. Thinly slice cucumber and green onions, shred carrots, and rinse spinach or kale. Optionally, lightly wilt greens in a hot pan with a teaspoon of sesame oil for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add marinated beef in a single layer, sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, then stir and cook another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and caramelized. Avoid overcrowding.
  6. Divide warm rice into bowls. Top with cooked beef, shredded carrots, cucumber, spinach or kale, and green onions.
  7. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and add kimchi or pickled radish if desired.
  8. Optionally drizzle extra sesame oil or soy sauce before serving. Serve immediately.

Notes

Marinate beef for at least 15 minutes for flavor; longer marination (1-2 hours) enhances taste. Use high heat for searing to get caramelized edges. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Fresh veggies add balance and texture. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Vegetarian version can use firm tofu or tempeh marinated and pan-fried similarly.

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