Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowls

5 Stars (1 Review)

Yield: 4 servings

prep time: 30

cook time: 10

total time: 40

This easy Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowls recipe features tender, flavorful beef bulgogi with rice and fresh baby bok choy, plus a creamy tahini-soy sauce. It's a favorite Korean BBQ meal made at home - a family favorite!

Ingredients

For the Beef Bulgogi

⅓ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 pound thinly sliced beef see notes
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

For the Tahini-Soy Sauce

¼ cup tahini
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon sriracha
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

For the Bowls

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 pound baby bok choy halved
2 cups cooked white rice warm or at room temperature
Optional garnishes: sliced green onions and sesame seeds

Instructions

If cooking a fresh batch of rice, start that right away. Otherwise just warm leftover rice.
For the beef bulgogi: In a large bowl, stir together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Add the sliced beef and fold to combine. Set aside at room temperature to marinate, about 20 minutes.
For the tahini-soy sauce: Now whisk together all of the tahini-soy sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
To cook and assemble: Once the beef is done marinating and the tahini-soy sauce is made, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the sesame oil.
When the oil is just barely warm (not hot), add the bulgogi (both the beef and marinade). Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and the beef is just beginning to crisp. Remove skillet from heat.
Heat a separate small skillet over medium heat. Add the toasted sesame oil.
When the oil is hot, place the bok choy cut-side down. Sear for 2-3 minutes or until the bok choy is a bit browned yet still crisp. Flip the bok choy and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Divide the rice, beef bulgogi, and bok choy between four bowls. Top with tahini-soy sauce (or offer alongside). Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 729kcal Carbohydrates: 38g Protein: 41g Fat: 47g Saturated Fat: 12g Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 99mg Sodium: 2170mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 7g

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