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A vibrant bowl of Korean BBQ steak with fresh cucumbers, carrots, and kimchi over jasmine rice
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Korean BBQ Steak Rice Bowls with Spicy Cream Sauce

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 680kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 Asian pear , grated
  • 2 cups jasmine rice, cooked
  • 1 cup cucumber , thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrots , julienned
  • 1/2 cup kimchi , chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnais e
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and grated Asian pear.
  • Place the sliced flank steak in the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, gochujang, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth to create the spicy cream sauce.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet or wok over high heat with a small amount of neutral oil.
  • Add the steak in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes until charred and caramelized.
  • Divide the cooked jasmine rice into four serving bowls.
  • Arrange the seared steak, sliced cucumbers, julienned carrots, and kimchi over the rice.
  • Drizzle each bowl with the spicy cream sauce and garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.