Korean Beef Power Bowl (Print Version)

Protein-packed Korean beef bowl with fresh veggies and spicy mayo

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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
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

# How to Make It:

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 tender.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine 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 all pieces, and let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
03 - If using uncooked rice, prepare according to package instructions until fluffy and fully cooked. Keep warm until assembly.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice. Adjust heat level and consistency to taste.
05 - Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat until smoking. Add marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deeply browned and cooked through. Work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding.
06 - Divide warm cooked rice evenly into four serving bowls. Layer with seared beef, drained pickled carrots, sliced cucumber, jalapeño rings, green onion slices, and toasted sesame seeds. Drizzle generously with sriracha mayo.
07 - Present bowls immediately while rice and beef remain warm. Offer additional sriracha mayo on the side.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The beef marinates while you prep everything else, so nothing feels rushed or complicated.
  • It comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen.
  • Every component adds something different, so each bite feels textured and exciting rather than monotonous.
02 -
  • Slice your beef against the grain after chilling it briefly, this single step changes everything about how tender each bite feels in your mouth.
  • Don't skip the sesame oil even if you're tempted to use vegetable oil instead, it's the ingredient that makes people ask for your recipe.
03 -
  • Chill your beef briefly before slicing so the knife glides through cleanly and you get uniform pieces that cook evenly.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes if you have time, the difference between raw and toasted is the difference between forgettable and unforgettable.
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