Korean Beef Power Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant bowls with marinated beef, fresh vegetables, and spicy sriracha mayo over rice for a balanced meal.

# Components:

→ Beef & Marinade

01 - 1.1 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
07 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
08 - 1 tsp gochujang, optional for extra heat
09 - 1/4 tsp 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 tbsp sugar
14 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Fresh Toppings

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

→ Sriracha Mayo

19 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
20 - 1 to 2 tbsp sriracha, to taste
21 - 1 tsp lime juice

# Method:

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 until vegetables are lightly pickled.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang if using, and black pepper. Add sliced beef, toss thoroughly to coat evenly, and let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.
03 - Prepare rice according to package instructions if not already cooked. Keep warm until ready to assemble bowls.
04 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and adjust spiciness level to preference.
05 - Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat until very hot. Add marinated beef in a single layer without crowding and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
06 - Divide cooked rice evenly into four bowls. Top each with seared beef, drained pickled carrots, sliced cucumber, jalapeño slices, green onion slices, and toasted sesame seeds. Drizzle generously with sriracha mayo.
07 - Serve immediately while beef is warm and components retain their textures.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade does all the heavy lifting, so dinner feels fancy without the stress
  • Every bite hits a different note, sweet, tangy, spicy, creamy, and nothing gets boring
  • You can prep most of it ahead and just sear the beef when hunger strikes
  • It looks like something you'd pay good money for at a trendy lunch spot
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan when you sear the beef or it'll steam instead of brown, and you'll lose that caramelized edge
  • Slice the beef as thin as you can while it's cold, it's way easier to handle and cooks faster
  • Taste your pickled carrots before serving, if they're too sharp add a pinch more sugar, if they're too sweet add a splash more vinegar
03 -
  • Freeze your beef for 20 minutes before slicing, it firms up just enough to make thin, even cuts way easier
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for a minute or two if they're not already toasted, the flavor difference is huge
  • Double the pickled carrots and keep them in the fridge, they're great on sandwiches and tacos all week long
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