Korean BBQ Steak Rice Bowls (Printer-friendly)
Tender marinated steak, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and creamy spicy sauce come together for a quick, satisfying meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Steak
01 - 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
05 - 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
09 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
→ For the Rice
10 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain white rice
→ For the Spicy Cream Sauce
11 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 - 2 tablespoons sriracha
13 - 1 teaspoon gochujang
14 - 2 teaspoons lime juice
15 - 1 teaspoon honey
→ For the Bowls (Toppings)
16 - 1 cup shredded carrots
17 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
18 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
19 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
20 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
21 - Fresh cilantro or mint leaves (optional)
# How-To Guide:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, gochujang, and sesame seeds in a bowl. Add sliced steak and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Prepare the rice according to package instructions if not already cooked. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
03 - Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, gochujang, lime juice, and honey in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and well blended. Set aside until serving.
04 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat. Add marinated steak in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked to desired doneness. Remove from heat and let rest briefly.
05 - Divide warm rice evenly among 4 bowls. Arrange sliced steak on top along with shredded carrots, cucumber, radishes, and spring onions. Drizzle generously with spicy cream sauce.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over each bowl. Add fresh cilantro or mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately while steak is still warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spicy cream sauce is a total game changer, somehow cooling down the heat while amplifying it
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day on it
02 -
- Cutting the steak against the grain into thin slices is nonnegotiable for tenderness
- Letting the skillet get properly hot before adding the steak creates the best caramelization
03 -
- Pat the steak dry before adding it to the marinade for better searing
- Double the spicy cream sauce because people always want extra