Korean Steak Rice Bowl
A quick and flavorful Korean steak rice bowl with marinated seared steak, quick pickles, and a savory-sweet pan sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Steak and Marinade
- 1 ½ lb flank steak or skirt steak, trimmed
- ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp gochujang optional
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic grated or minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
Bowl Components
- 4 cups short-grain rice cooked or jasmine rice
- 1 cup carrot ribbons or matchsticks, quick-pickled
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber quick-pickled
- 1 cup kimchi optional
- 3 green onions sliced
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 lime or lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
For Cooking
- 2 tbsp neutral oil for searing
- Reserved marinade for pan sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang (if using), sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Place steak in the marinade for 10–20 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the fridge. Reserve half the marinade for the pan sauce.
- Cook rice according to package directions. For quick pickles, whisk 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; pour over carrot and cucumber slices and let sit 10–15 minutes.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Remove steak from marinade and sear 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and rest 5–7 minutes.
- Add reserved marinade to the hot pan and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy. Optionally whisk in a small knob of butter or a cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Slice steak thinly against the grain. Divide rice among bowls, top with sliced steak, drizzle pan sauce, add pickled vegetables and kimchi, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the pan when searing to get a good crust.
- Store components separately in the fridge for up to 3 days for best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 38gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 980mgSugar: 10g
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