Korean BBQ Steak Rice Bowls (Printable)
Marinated steak, fluffy rice, and crisp veggies drizzled with a bold creamy spicy sauce.
# What You 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
# Steps:
01 - Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, green onions, and gochujang in a bowl. Add the sliced steak, toss to coat evenly, and marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
02 - Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and 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 stand covered for 5 minutes before fluffing.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha or gochujang, lime juice, and honey until smooth and fully incorporated. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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 browning.
05 - Divide warm rice among serving bowls. Arrange seared steak, shredded carrots, julienned cucumber, chopped kimchi, and greens on top. Drizzle with spicy cream sauce and finish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spicy cream sauce is the kind of thing you will want to drizzle on everything afterward
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all afternoon on it
02 -
- Crowding the pan is the single biggest mistake you can make when cooking the steak
- Slicing the meat while slightly frozen makes thin even cuts dramatically easier
03 -
- Let the skillet get properly hot before adding the first batch of steak so you get that caramelized crust immediately
- Make double the spicy cream sauce because you will regret not having extra for tomorrow leftovers