Description
This Korean BBQ steak bowl brings bold flavors to your table, pairing juicy grilled steak with vibrant veggies and a savory-sweet kick from gochujang. It’s a colorful, comforting dish perfect for weeknights or special dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs flank steak (sirloin or ribeye are great alternatives)
- 1 cup cooked rice (try brown rice or quinoa for variety)
- 1 cup kimchi
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color works)
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers (pickled ones are especially flavorful)
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
- Make the marinade by mixing soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, honey, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Add the steak to a resealable bag and pour in the marinade. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for richer flavor.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Take the steak out of the marinade, allowing extra liquid to drip off. Grill for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Adjust as needed. Once cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Meanwhile, prepare the rice following the package directions. Jasmine rice works beautifully here, adding fragrance to the dish.
- Assemble each bowl: Start with a scoop of rice, then layer on sliced steak, kimchi, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, and green onions. Drizzle with a little extra soy sauce or sesame oil if desired.
Notes
Marinating is key to deep flavor, so give it enough time. Don’t skip letting the steak rest before slicing—it keeps the meat juicy and tender. You can swap in any fresh veggies you have, and leftovers reheat wonderfully for quick lunches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ steak bowl, Korean rice bowl, steak bowl, easy Korean dinner, gochujang steak bowl