Easy Beef Bulgogi Bowls

These beef bulgogi bowls are easy to make with tender strips of beef, vegetables and rice! It's a flavorful Korean-inspired dinner recipe that is simple and customizable.

Prep Time: 45

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 1

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 pound tender beef , sliced very thin

Marinade

1 ½ Tablespoons sesame seeds
¼ cup green onions , chopped
3 cloves garlic , crushed or minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup soy sauce
3 Tablespoons sugar

For bowls

2 cups cooked rice , or grain of choice
1 cucumber , sliced thin
1 cup shredded carrots
1 green onion , sliced

Optional toppings: fried egg, bell peppers, cabbage, avocado, sriracha

Instructions

Toast Sesame Seeds: Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add 1 1/2 Tablespoons of sesame seeds in an even layer. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes, until they are golden brown and fragrant. They will burn quickly, so keep close watch.
Grind Seeds: Grind or mash the toasted sesame seeds.
Make Marinade: In a large zip top bag, or mixing bowl, add crushed sesame seeds, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 3 crushed or minced cloves of garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 Tablespoon sesame oil, 1/4 cup soy sauce and 3 Tablespoons sugar. Mix.
Marinade Meat: Add meat to this mixture and make sure the marinade is coating all the beef. Let sit for at least 1/2 hour.
Cook Meat: Use one of the following methods to cook meat.
2) Broil in oven, about 3 minutes on each side
3) Cook in hot frying pan with about 1 Tablespoon oil, in a single layer. Flip once, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Serve: Place rice in 4 bowls. Place hot meat over the top and add desired toppings.

Notes

Tips: Rib eye is a great cut of meat for this, however you can use sirloin for a cheaper cut. Just make sure you slice it paper thin. The butcher at the grocery store will usually do this for free while you shop.

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