Description
This Korean Spicy Beef Bowl recipe features tender, marinated flank steak stir-fried with colorful vegetables and served over fragrant jasmine rice. Enhanced with gochujang, garlic, and ginger, this quick and flavorful dish brings bold Korean flavors right to your table in just 25 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner that will impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade and Beef
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Vegetables and Garnish
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Base
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or white rice
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger; mix well to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the beef: Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade; toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Let it marinate for 15 to 30 minutes to absorb the spices and tenderness.
- Cook the rice: Prepare 2 cups of jasmine or white rice according to the package instructions so it’s ready to serve alongside the beef and veggies.
- Heat the pan: Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil, allowing it to heat up before cooking.
- Cook the beef: Add the marinated beef in a single layer to the hot skillet; cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the beef is nicely browned and cooked through.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add sliced bell peppers, julienned carrots, and broccoli florets to the skillet with the beef; stir-fry for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste your stir-fry and add extra soy sauce or gochujang if you desire more flavor or heat.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly into serving bowls, top each with the spicy beef and vegetable mixture.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the top, serve immediately while warm, and enjoy your Korean Spicy Beef Bowls.
Notes
- Marinate the beef longer for more intense flavor, up to 2 hours, if possible.
- Use sirloin as a substitute for flank steak if preferred.
- Adjust gochujang quantity depending on your spice tolerance.
- Substitute jasmine rice with brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier twist.
- Vegetables can be varied according to season or preference; snap peas or mushrooms work well too.
