Description
This Korean-Style Beef Rice Bowl is a flavorful and quick dish featuring tender marinated flank steak stir-fried with fresh vegetables and served over steamed rice. Enhanced with a savory marinade of soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and optional spicy gochujang, this bowl is topped with a fried egg and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste, optional for spice)
Vegetables & Other Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- 4 fried eggs (optional, for topping)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine Marinade Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and gochujang if using, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well blended.
- Marinate Beef: Add thinly sliced flank steak to the marinade, tossing to coat all pieces evenly. Cover and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to deepen flavor.
- Heat Oil: Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and warm the vegetable oil until shimmering, ready for cooking.
- Stir-Fry Beef: Add the marinated beef in a single layer to the hot skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté Carrots and Peppers: In the same skillet, add julienned carrots and sliced bell peppers. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet still retain a bit of crunch for texture.
- Assemble Rice Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with the cooked beef and sautéed vegetables.
- Add Fried Egg: Optionally, top each rice bowl with a fried egg, cooked to your preference, adding richness and flavor.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over each bowl for a fresh, nutty finish and visual appeal. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of gochujang or add red chili flakes.
- Use brown rice for a healthier, whole grain option.
- The fried egg topping is optional but adds a creamy texture that complements the savory beef.
- Marinating the beef longer enhances the flavor but even 15 minutes will yield tasty results.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Korean beef bowl, beef rice bowl, flank steak recipe, stir-fry beef, Korean marinade, easy dinner, quick beef recipe
