Korean Bulgogi Bowls

Name: Korean Bulgogi Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 pound beef sirloin (very thinly sliced); 0.25 cup soy sauce (low-sodium); 2 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); 0.5 yellow onion (small, thinly sliced); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup white rice (uncooked); 1 cup Persian cucumbers (thinly sliced); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds; 0.5 cup kimchi (for serving)

Sweet and savory marinated beef bulgogi, pan-seared to perfection, served with fluffy white rice, crunchy sesame cucumbers, and spicy kimchi for a complete and flavorful Korean meal.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Korean
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $11.50/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound beef sirloin (very thinly sliced)
0.25 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
0.5 yellow onion (small, thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup white rice (uncooked)
1 cup Persian cucumbers (thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds
0.5 cup kimchi (for serving)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and thinly sliced yellow onion to create the marinade. Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin, toss to coat, and let marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to several hours in the refrigerator.
Cook the uncooked white rice according to package directions, typically 1 cup rice with 2 cups water, brought to a boil, then simmered for 15 minutes.
While rice cooks and beef marinates, prepare the sesame cucumbers: In a small bowl, combine the thinly sliced Persian cucumbers, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds. Toss gently and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add half of the marinated beef in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until beautifully caramelized and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining beef.
Serve the cooked bulgogi over warm white rice, accompanied by the sesame cucumbers and kimchi.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the beef longer, up to 4 hours. You can substitute flank steak for sirloin, just slice it against the grain.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 780
Protein: 58.7 g
Carbohydrates: 79.1 g
Fat: 23.3 g
Fiber: 6.8 g
Sodium: 1340 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.7 g
Sugar: 23.5 g
Cholesterol: 155 mg