Description
Flavor-packed Korean-style beef served over fluffy rice with crisp vegetables and a sweet, savory glaze. These easy bulgogi bowls are quick to make, customizable, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons gochujang (Korean chili paste), optional
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1 cup shredded red cabbage
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and gochujang (if using) in a large bowl.
- Add the sliced flank steak to the marinade and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour in the fridge.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until fully cooked and caramelized.
- Divide cooked rice into four serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with cooked beef, shredded carrots, cucumber, red cabbage, and green onions.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over each bowl and serve immediately.
Notes
Swap flank steak with ground beef for a quicker version.
Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
Top with kimchi or pickled radishes for extra flavor.
Increase gochujang or add chili flakes for more heat.
Drizzle with sriracha mayo or spicy sesame dressing for added flavor.
Store beef, rice, and veggies separately for best texture when reheating.
Add a splash of water or soy sauce to reheat beef if it becomes dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
