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Korean Bulgogi BBQ Steak Bowls Recipe

Korean Bulgogi BBQ Steak Bowls Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 80 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-frying, Blending
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

These Korean Bulgogi BBQ Steak Bowls are a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines tender marinated steak with a spicy peanut sauce, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a delicious and nutritious dinner!


Ingredients

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Steak

  • 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang (can also sub sriracha)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 lb flank or skirt steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Spicy Peanut Sauce

  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter or tahini
  • 2 tbsp Korean Sunchang (sriracha or Gochujang can be substituted if needed)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • juice of 2 limes

Bowls

  • 34 cups steamed rice, brown rice, and/or quinoa
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 mango, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup steamed or roasted broccoli
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • large handful of both fresh basil and cilantro
  • 4 fried, poached, or soft boiled eggs
  • toasted sesame seeds, kimchi, and limes for serving

Instructions

  1. Steak: In a bowl or ziplock bag, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, Gochujang, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Add steak, coat well, and marinate for 1 hour or overnight. Cook in a hot pan until caramelized, then stir in sesame seeds.
  2. Spicy Peanut Sauce: Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth, adjusting consistency with water as needed.
  3. Bowls: Divide rice among bowls, top with steak, cabbage, mango, broccoli, avocado, basil, cilantro, egg, green onions, kimchi, sesame seeds, and peanut sauce. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Marinate the steak for maximum flavor.
  • Adjust spice level of the peanut sauce to taste.
  • Feel free to customize toppings based on preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 870mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg