Spicy Korean-Style Beef Bulgogi Bowls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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Thinly sliced marinated beef grilled with Korean spices, served over steamed rice with fresh vegetables and a spicy sauce. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs thinly sliced beef ribeye, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 stalks green onions, sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
4 cups cooked white rice
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 cup kimchi

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp gochujang, and 3 sliced green onions. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye and toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: To assemble, divide 4 cups cooked white rice into 4 bowls. Top each bowl with cooked beef, 1/4 cup shredded carrots, 2 tbsp thinly sliced cucumber, and 2 tbsp kimchi.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds evenly over all bowls and garnish with additional sliced green onions if desired.