Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowl
Sweet-savory marinated beef seared hot and piled over rice - a Korean favorite you can make on a weeknight.
- ⏱ 25 min
- 📊 medium
- 🍽 For Two
Ingredients
- 400 g thinly sliced beef
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 grated pear
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 bowls cooked rice
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, grated pear, sesame oil, garlic and a little sugar.
- Marinate the sliced beef 15 minutes.
- Sear in a very hot pan 3-4 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve over rice with sesame seeds and green onion.
💡 Chef's tip
Slice the beef thin against the grain while it is still partly frozen - it cooks in seconds and stays tender.
Grating pear or apple into the marinade is the traditional Korean trick: the fruit enzymes tenderize the beef while adding a subtle sweetness that sugar alone cannot.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 34 g
- Carbs: 48 g
- Fat: 20 g
