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A vibrant bowl of glossy Korean beef over steaming white rice, topped with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and pickled radishes, served on a rustic wooden cutting board with a small bowl of kimchi on the side

Easy Korean Beef Bowl

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This quick and flavorful Korean beef bowl comes together in under 20 minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Tender beef strips are glazed with a glossy gochujang-based sauce and served over steamed rice with fresh toppings.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
  • 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Garnish: sesame seeds, sliced green onions, pickled radishes

Instructions

  1. Slice beef thinly against the grain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned.
  4. Pour sauce over beef and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly, until beef is coated and sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Serve beef over rice and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and pickled radishes.

Notes

  • For extra speed, use pre-sliced beef or thaw frozen pre-marinated bulgogi.
  • Make it gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Add shredded carrots or spinach for extra veggies.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups beef + 1 cup rice)
  • Calories: 420 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
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