Korean-Style Glazed Beef Bulgogi Bowls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

Sweet and savory bulgogi marinated beef served over steamed rice with crisp vegetables and a spicy-sesame glaze. This Korean-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs thinly sliced beef sirloin, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves grated garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 3 stalks, sliced green onions
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 3 cups steamed white rice
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 grated garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 3 sliced green onions, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the bulgogi marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade, toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp gochujang with 1 tbsp honey to create a spicy-sweet glaze.
5. Step 5: To assemble bowls, divide 3 cups steamed white rice among four bowls. Top each with cooked beef, 1 medium julienned carrot, and 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber.
6. Step 6: Drizzle the gochujang glaze over each bowl and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.