Korean BBQ Beef Rice Bowls with Spicy Cream Sauce
Indulge in the savory flavors of Korean BBQ with these delicious beef rice bowls topped with a zesty spicy cream sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 1.5 cups water
- bell peppers
- green onions
- sesame oil (for sautéing vegetables)
- steak (flank or sirloin)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- juice of half a lime
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon grated ginger. Add your steak and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the fridge for deeper flavor.
- Rinse 1 cup of short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to your rice cooker instructions or use a stovetop method with 1.5 cups of water. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside.
- While the rice is cooking, slice your bell peppers and chop the green onions. You can sauté them in a little sesame oil for about 3-4 minutes until slightly tender, or enjoy them fresh for a crisper bite.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a small bowl, mix ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Sriracha, and the juice of half a lime. Adjust the heat by adding more or less Sriracha according to your taste.
- In a bowl, start with a base of rice, layer with sliced steak, and top with sautéed or fresh vegetables. Drizzle generously with the spicy cream sauce and garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute steak with chicken breast or tofu for a vegetarian option. Customize the spice level by adding chili flakes or gochujang to the marinade.