Description
Savor a flavorful Korean BBQ Steak Bowl with marinated flank steak, fresh veggies, and fluffy rice. This vibrant dish is perfect for any day, offering a satisfying blend of tastes and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 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
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, 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.
- If using uncooked rice, rinse it under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions (typically a 1:2 ratio of rice to water). Bring water to a boil, add rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside, keeping it warm with a kitchen towel.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and let it heat for a minute.
- Remove the steak from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the marinade.
- Place the steak in the hot skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side without moving it for a nice sear.
- Flip the steak and cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium-rare. For more well-done, cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for about 5 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the steak against the grain into thin strips for tenderness.
- Set the sliced steak aside while preparing the rest of the bowl.
- In a bowl, start with a generous scoop of cooked rice as the base.
- Top the rice with a portion of the sliced steak, arranging it nicely.
- Add kimchi, cucumber, carrots, and green onions on top.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to customize your bowl with additional toppings like avocado, radishes, or other vegetables.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes