Korean BBQ Steak Rice Bowls (Printable)
Marinated steak, fluffy rice, crisp veggies, and a bold creamy spicy sauce in one satisfying bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Steak & Marinade
01 - 1.1 lbs beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
02 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
04 - 1 ½ tbsp sesame oil
05 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
08 - ½ tsp black pepper
09 - 2 green onions, sliced
10 - 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
→ Rice
11 - 2 cups jasmine or short-grain rice
12 - 2 ½ cups water
13 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1 cup cucumber, julienned
16 - 1 cup kimchi, chopped
17 - 2 cups salad greens or baby spinach
18 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
19 - 1 green onion, sliced
→ Spicy Cream Sauce
20 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
21 - 1 ½ tbsp Sriracha or gochujang
22 - 1 tbsp lime juice
23 - 1 tsp honey
# How to Make It:
01 - In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, green onions, and gochujang. Add the thinly sliced steak, toss to coat evenly, and let marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
02 - Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and a pinch of salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha or gochujang, lime juice, and honey until completely smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated steak slices in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just cooked through and caramelized. Avoid crowding the pan to ensure proper searing.
05 - Divide warm rice among serving bowls. Arrange the seared steak, shredded carrots, julienned cucumber, chopped kimchi, and salad greens on top. Drizzle with the spicy cream sauce and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The spicy cream sauce hits that perfect sweet heat balance that makes you want to lick the bowl clean
- It comes together faster than delivery and tastes twice as good
02 -
- Crowding the pan is the number one way to ruin the steak. Cook in batches even if it takes longer.
- Letting the rice sit covered for five minutes off the heat makes a bigger difference than you would think.
03 -
- Marinate the steak for up to two hours if you have the time because the depth of flavor changes noticeably
- Double the spicy cream sauce because you will want extra and it keeps in the fridge for days