Description
Easy Beef Bulgogi Bowls feature tender, thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savory Korean-inspired sauce, stir-fried to perfection and served over rice with fresh veggies. A quick, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Optional toppings: shredded carrots, cucumber slices, kimchi, fried egg, sesame seeds, sriracha
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Add sliced beef to the marinade and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef and stir-fry in batches if needed, cooking for 3–5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Divide cooked rice into serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with the cooked beef and your choice of vegetables and toppings.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sriracha or gochujang if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Use thinly sliced beef for tenderness—freeze briefly before slicing for easier handling.Customize your bowl with your favorite toppings and vegetables.Store rice, beef, and toppings separately for best texture when prepping ahead.Marinated beef can be frozen for future meals.Swap in tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
