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20-Minute Korean Beef Rice Bowls

These 20-Minute Korean Beef Rice Bowls are quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights with tender beef, fresh veggies, and fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rice cooker or pot
  • Spatula or tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound beef sirloin thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir well until the sugar dissolves. Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin, tossing to coat evenly. Let sit while prepping vegetables and rice.
  • If you don't have pre-cooked rice, start cooking it now according to package instructions. While the rice cooks, slice green onions, julienne the carrot, and separate broccoli into bite-sized florets. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and sauce. Spread beef in a single layer and sear 2-3 minutes without stirring. Then stir and cook 2-3 more minutes until beef is cooked and sauce thickens. Remove beef and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add a splash of sesame oil if needed. Toss in broccoli and carrots, season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
  • Divide cooked rice between bowls. Top with sautéed vegetables and Korean beef. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
  • Serve immediately while warm. Optionally, wrap beef and veggies in lettuce leaves or serve with a simple salad.

Notes

  • Slice the beef thinly against the grain to keep it tender.
  • Adjust soy sauce and brown sugar to balance sweetness and saltiness to your preference.
  • Stir-fry vegetables just until tender-crisp to maintain texture and color.
  • Use freshly cooked rice and fluff it before assembling bowls to avoid clumpy rice.
  • Freeze cooked components separately for best reheating results and texture preservation.
Keyword Beef, Easy, Quick, Rice Bowl, Weeknight