Korean BBQ Steak Bowls: A Delicious & Easy Recipe
Korean BBQ Steak Bowls are a delightful fusion of savory marinated flank steak, vibrant veggies, and aromatic rice. This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of Korean cuisine while allowing you to customize each bowl to your liking. With tender steak infused with flavors from soy sauce, gochujang, and sesame oil, paired with refreshing quick-pickled cucumbers and a drizzle of spicy mayo, these bowls are perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Enjoy a delicious, nutritious meal that’s not only hearty but also colorful and satisfying!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs flank steak
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 cups cooked rice (Jasmine or short-grain)
- 1 English cucumber
- Mayonnaise
- Baby spinach or mixed greens
- Shredded carrots
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, gochujang, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Marinate the thinly sliced flank steak in the mixture for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated steak for about 2-3 minutes per side until medium-rare (130-135°F).
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Prepare quick-pickled cucumbers by combining sliced cucumber with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Mix mayonnaise with gochujang and sesame oil to create spicy mayo.
- Assemble bowls with cooked rice as the base topped with spinach, sliced steak, shredded carrots, pickled cucumbers, and spicy mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg