Korean Bulgogi Beef Bowl Prep

Bulgogi, whose name means “fire meat,” is Korea’s beloved sweet-savory grilled beef. Thinly sliced steak soaks in soy, sesame, garlic, and pear, then lands over rice with crisp veggies for an easy high-protein dinner bowl.

Serves 5 · 25 min prep · 15 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 520 cal
• 41g protein
• 48g carbs
• 18g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1.75 lb flank steak or sirloin
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1/2 Asian pear or apple
• 6 green onions
• 5 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 large cucumber
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 5 cups spinach
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1Slice the beef thinly against the grain into bite-size strips and place in a large bowl.
2. 2Grate the garlic, ginger, and pear. In a separate bowl whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated aromatics, and the white parts of the sliced green onions.
3. 3Pour the marinade over the beef, toss well, cover, and refrigerate at least 20 minutes or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
4. 4Cook the jasmine rice if not already prepared and keep warm or portion into meal-prep containers.
5. 5Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until nearly smoking. Add the marinated beef in a single layer (work in batches) and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side until caramelized and just cooked through.
6. 6While the beef cooks, thinly slice the cucumber into half-moons and roughly chop the remaining green onion tops.
7. 7Wilt the spinach quickly in the hot pan after the beef is removed, 30 to 45 seconds, seasoning with salt.
8. 8Build each bowl or prep container with a base of rice, then top with bulgogi beef, wilted spinach, shredded carrots, and cucumber slices.
9. 9Drizzle a little gochujang thinned with a splash of water if desired, and finish with sesame seeds and green onion tops.
10. 10Cool completely before sealing containers; refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat the beef and rice portions gently, keeping fresh vegetables cool for contrast.