Description
Looking for the best Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowls recipe? These easy, quick, and simple bowls are packed with tender marinated beef, fluffy rice, and fresh veggies. Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners, meal prep ideas, or casual gatherings, they deliver bold flavor in every bite. Save this best homemade bulgogi bowl recipe for family dinners, lunch prep, or fun build your own bowl nights everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin or ribeye
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 small onion
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 cup kimchi
- 1 cup cucumber salad
- 2 green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a blender combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 small onion. Blend until smooth.
- Place 1 lb thinly sliced beef in a bowl and pour marinade over it. Marinate at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Cook 3 cups white rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook marinated beef in batches for 3 to 5 minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
- Lightly sauté 2 cups bean sprouts for 2 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Assemble bowls with rice, beef, bean sprouts, 1 cup kimchi, 1 cup cucumber salad. Garnish with sliced green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Freeze beef slightly before slicing for thinner cuts.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking beef.
- Add gochujang for extra spice.
- Store components separately for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg