Korean Beef Power Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant bowl with marinated beef, pickled vegetables, and spicy sriracha mayo over rice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef & Marinade

01 - 1.1 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon gochujang, optional
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Rice

10 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain white rice

→ Pickled Carrots

11 - 1 cup carrots, julienned
12 - 1/3 cup rice vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon sugar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Fresh Toppings

15 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
16 - 1 fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced
17 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
18 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Sriracha Mayo

19 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
20 - 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha
21 - 1 teaspoon lime juice

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir in julienned carrots and let sit for at least 20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
02 - In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang if using, and black pepper. Add beef, toss to coat thoroughly, and let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
03 - Cook rice according to package instructions if not already prepared.
04 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice. Adjust spiciness to taste.
05 - Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
06 - Divide rice into four bowls. Top each with beef, drained pickled carrots, cucumber, jalapeños, green onions, and sesame seeds. Drizzle generously with sriracha mayo.
07 - Serve immediately while beef is warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High Protein: Each serving provides 32g of protein to keep you fueled.
  • Bold Flavors: The combination of sesame, ginger, and spicy sriracha mayo creates a depth of flavor usually found in restaurants.
  • Quick & Fresh: Despite the complex taste, it takes only 15 minutes of active cooking time.
02 -
  • Batch Searing: If your skillet is small, sear the beef in two batches to maintain high heat and get a nice crust.
  • Pickle Ahead: You can prepare the pickled carrots a day in advance for an even punchier flavor.
  • Sesame Toasting: Toasting your sesame seeds briefly in a dry pan before serving unlocks a significantly deeper aroma.
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