Description
Korean BBQ Steak Bowls is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines marinated flank steak with fresh vegetables and rice, creating a perfect meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup kimchi
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Place the flank steak in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it’s well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.
- Rinse uncooked rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions (1 cup of rice with 2 cups of water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer (45 minutes for brown rice, 15-20 minutes for white rice).
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and keep warm.
- Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat (or preheat a grill to high).
- Remove the steak from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the marinade.
- Add the steak to the hot pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side without moving it.
- Flip the steak and cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness (130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium, 150°F for medium-well).
- Remove the steak from heat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin strips for tenderness.
- In a bowl, start with a generous scoop of cooked rice as the base.
- Top with sliced steak, kimchi, cucumber, carrots, avocado, and green onions.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Marinating the steak longer enhances the flavor.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg