Pan-Seared Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi Bowls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

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Tender pork marinated in a spicy-sweet gochujang glaze, pan-seared and served over steamed rice with crisp vegetables. This Korean-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 460 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.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 460 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 scallions, thinly sliced
4 cups cooked short-grain rice
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup cucumber slices
1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder with 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Mix thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pork is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
Step 3: Divide 4 cups cooked short-grain rice evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with the spicy pork, 1 cup julienned carrots, 1 cup cucumber slices, and sprinkle with 3 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
Step 4: Serve immediately, allowing the spicy and sweet pork to mingle with fresh vegetables and rice.