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Korean BBQ Steak Rice Bowls with Spicy Cream Sauce

These Korean BBQ Steak Rice Bowls are bold, creamy, and packed with flavor. Juicy marinated steak, fluffy rice, fresh veggies, and a spicy cream sauce come together for a restaurant-quality meal made easily at home.
Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Korean-InspiredServings: 4 bowlsCalories: ~620 per serving
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Steak Marinade
  • 1½ lb flank steak or sirloin
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • For the Spicy Cream Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang or sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • For the Bowls
  • 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Marinate the Steak
  2. In a bowl, whisk all marinade ingredients. Add steak, coat well, and marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to overnight).
  3. Cook the Rice
  4. Prepare rice according to package instructions. Fluff and keep warm.
  5. Cook the Steak
  6. Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side until caramelized. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  7. Make the Spicy Cream Sauce
  8. Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust spice or sweetness.
  9. Assemble the Bowls
  10. Divide rice between bowls. Top with steak, vegetables, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.