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Korean Bulgogi BBQ Steak Bowls

Korean Bulgogi BBQ Steak Bowls

Delicious Korean Bulgogi BBQ Steak Bowls that combine tender steak, spicy peanut sauce, and fresh veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • skillet
  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

Steak

  • 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • β…“ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang can also sub sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 pounds flank or skirt steak thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Spicy Peanut Sauce

  • β…“ cup creamy peanut butter or tahini
  • 2 tablespoons Korean Sunchang sriracha or Gochujang can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 limes juice of

Bowls

  • 3-4 cups steamed rice brown rice and or quinoa
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 mango thinly sliced
  • 1 cup steamed or roasted broccoli
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 large handful fresh basil
  • 1 large handful cilantro
  • 4 fried eggs or poached or soft boiled
  • toasted sesame seeds for serving
  • kimchi for serving
  • limes for serving

Instructions
 

Steak

  • In a large bowl or gallon size ziplock bag, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, Gochujang, ginger, garlic and sesame oil. Add the steak and toss well to coat. Cover and place in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight.
  • Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, remove the steak from the marinade and add it to the hot pan. Let it get caramelized on one side, then turn and caramelize for another 2 minutes. Add a few tablespoons of the marinade and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and coats the steak. Remove from heat and stir in a handful of toasted sesame seeds.

Spicy Peanut Sauce

  • In a food processor or blender, combine all the ingredients for the sauce along with ΒΌ cup water. Process until smooth and creamy, adding more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Bowls

  • Divide the rice or quinoa among bowls and top with equal amounts of steak. Toss the cabbage with the mango and a pinch of salt + pepper. Add the cabbage + mango to the bowls. Layer on the broccoli, avocado, basil, and cilantro. Finish each bowl with an egg, chopped green onions, kimchi, toasted sesame seeds and drizzle of the spicy peanut sauce. Serve with more peanut sauce for drizzling. EAT!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg
Keyword BBQ, Bulggogi, Korean Food, steak, steak bowls
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