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
- 3–4 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
- 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.
- Spicy Peanut Sauce: Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth, adjusting consistency with water as needed.
- 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