Name: Korean Beef Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste); 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, julienned; 2 bell peppers, sliced; 1 cup cooked rice, for serving; 2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish; Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Description

Korean Beef Bowls are a quick and flavorful dish that brings the bold tastes of Korean cuisine to your table in under 30 minutes. This recipe features tender beef marinated in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, served atop fluffy rice and accompanied by vibrant vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, these bowls can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. With endless variations for toppings and sides, Korean Beef Bowls offer a delightful culinary experience that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 carrots, julienned
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 cup cooked rice, for serving
2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
Marinate the beef in the mixture for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for best flavor).
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated beef until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onions and carrots until softened (3-5 minutes).
Add bell peppers and cook briefly until crisp (2-3 minutes).
Combine cooked beef with vegetables and heat through for about one minute.
Serve over cooked rice and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
Calories: 400
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like mushrooms or snap peas for added nutrition. For extra spice, incorporate gochujang or increase red pepper flakes.