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Beef Bulgogi Bowls are a delicious meal option.

These Easy Beef Bulgogi Bowls are bold, savory, and packed with Korean-inspired flavors. Featuring tender marinated beef, spicy-sweet sauce, fluffy rice, kimchi, and a fried egg—this dish is your ultimate weeknight flavor bomb.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Beef Bulgogi: ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce or Gochujang adjust to taste ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger ¼ cup thinly sliced shallots 2 pounds ribeye or top sirloin steak, sliced ⅛-inch thin 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • For the Bowl Assembly: 3 cups cooked rice 4 fried eggs 1 cup kimchi homemade or store-bought 1 English cucumber, sliced into ribbons

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and shallots until well combined.
  2. Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
  3. Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over high heat. Add vegetable oil.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, add marinated beef to the pan in batches. Sear quickly on all sides, cooking just until browned. Transfer cooked beef to a plate and continue with remaining meat.
  5. To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among 4 serving bowls.
  6. Top each with beef bulgogi, one fried egg, a scoop of kimchi, and cucumber ribbons.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy hot.

Notes

  • Beef Slicing Tip: Freeze the steak for 30 minutes before slicing for ultra-thin pieces.
  • Spice Level: Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce or Gochujang depending on your heat preference.
  • Meal Prep: You can marinate the beef the night before and cook it fresh for quick assembly.
  • Add-Ons: Pickled radish, shredded carrots, or sesame seeds make great garnishes.

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