Published 1/14/2023 • Updated 8/12/2024 If you love Korean beef but have never tried making it at home, this beef bulgogi bowl recipe is the perfect place to start! Our version is inspired by traditional beef bulgogi. Whip it up for an easy dinner, or make a big batch to use as a healthy meal prep for the rest of the week! Preparing a delicious rib-eye steak is easy. Start by preparing the meat and making the marinade. Let the meat marinate for a while before cooking it in a large skillet. Once the steak is cooked, use the beef drippings to cook the vegetables and then assemble everything on a plate before serving. Sizzle sizzle.
What’s in Beef Bulgogi Bowls?
Boneless ribeye: the best cut of meat for bulgogi beef! Soy sauce: offers an umami flavor for the ribeye marinade. Toasted sesame oil: sesame oil adds a nutty, earthy taste to balance out the savory. Gochujang: a red chili paste that is a staple in Korean cooking. Red bell peppers: our veggie of choice for this bulgogi rice bowl. Green onions: the perfect garnish for this bulgogi dish. Lime: lime adds some acidity and brightness to level out the flavors. Sticky rice: there’s nothing like a bed of sticky rice under some delicious bulgogi! Kimchi: kimchi is a Korean staple and tastes fantastic with the bulgogi. Cast iron skillet: using a cast iron skillet allows all the ingredients to cook quickly and evenly.
Substitutions & Variations
Red bell peppers: Feel free to substitute the red bell peppers with any of your favorite veggies. Instant Pot Korean Beef Bowls Rice: Long-grain white rice would also taste great in this Korean beef bulgogi bowl. Toppings: You’re welcome to add other toppings for added flavor and texture. Dried seaweed or a soft-boiled egg would be yummy! Make it spicy: If you prefer a spicier beef bulgogi, add 1-2 more teaspoons of gochujang. Make it a wrap: We serve our beef bulgogi in a bowl, but it tastes great as a lettuce wrap!
Storage
We recommend storing the beef, rice, veggies, and kimchi in separate airtight containers, if possible, before storing in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezer Directions
To freeze, place the beef, rice, veggies, and kimchi separately in freezer-safe, airtight containers or bags and store for up to 3 months.
Other Tasty Korean-Inspired Recipes
Are you ready to bring even more flavors of your favorite Korean restaurant to your own kitchen for inspiration? Here are some other great Korean-inspired recipes that you’ll LOVE:
Instant Pot Korean Beed Bowl Recipe Korean Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps Spicy Gochujang Ground Chicken Bowls Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
