Description
Dive into the heart of Korean cuisine with this quick and easy Korean beef bowl recipe. This dish features tender slices of marinated flank steak cooked to perfection and served over a bed of fluffy jasmine rice. Topped with colorful, fresh vegetables and drizzled with a sweet-spicy sauce, it offers a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this versatile recipe can be customized to suit your taste—swap proteins or add extra veggies for a unique twist each time. In just under 30 minutes, you’ll have a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thinly sliced flank steak
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- Fresh vegetables (e.g., broccoli, bell peppers)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl. Add flank steak and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice: Prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Cook the beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté marinated beef for about 4 minutes until browned.
- Add vegetables: Stir in fresh vegetables and cook until tender-crisp.
- Assemble: Serve warm rice topped with beef and vegetable mixture; garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for tenderness.
- Allow overnight marination for deeper flavor.
- Feel free to add crushed peanuts or additional spices for extra crunch or heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg