Beef Bulgogi Bowls
Looking for a delicious way to bring Korean flavors into your kitchen? These Beef Bulgogi Bowls are your answer! I've perfected this recipe to be both authentic-tasting and achievable for home cooks. The tender, marinated beef combined with fluffy rice and fresh vegetables creates a satisfying meal that's packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef sirloin or ribeye
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Asian pear grated (or substitute with regular pear)
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 2 green onions chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add the sliced beef and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for better flavor).
- While the beef marinates, prepare your rice according to package instructions.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. You don't need to add oil – the marinade contains enough.
- Cook the marinated beef in batches to avoid overcrowding. Each batch should take 3-4 minutes until the meat is caramelized and cooked through.
- In the same pan, quickly sauté the spinach until just wilted, about 1 minute.
- Assemble your bowls: Start with rice, add the bulgogi beef, arrange the spinach, carrots, and cucumber around the bowl.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.