Description
Korean BBQ Steak Rice Bowls with Spicy Cream Sauce are a delicious fusion dish featuring tender marinated steak, fluffy rice, and fresh veggies topped with a creamy, spicy Gochujang sauce. Perfectly balanced with sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, this bowl is quick to prepare yet packed with restaurant-quality taste.
Ingredients
- For the Steak Marinade:
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or white rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- For the Spicy Cream Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey or sugar
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- Water to thin, if needed
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and pepper. Add sliced steak and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours) in the refrigerator.
- While the steak marinates, whisk together all ingredients for the spicy cream sauce until smooth. Adjust consistency with a splash of water if too thick. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated steak for 2–3 minutes per side, until nicely caramelized and cooked through. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls: Add a serving of warm rice to each bowl, then top with sliced steak, shredded carrots, cucumber, and green onions.
- Drizzle generously with spicy cream sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and savory flavors.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add kimchi, pickled radishes, or sautéed spinach to the bowl.
- To make it lighter, substitute Greek yogurt for mayo in the sauce.
- Marinate the steak overnight for deeper flavor.
- Works great with chicken, shrimp, or tofu as a protein substitute.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared / Grilled
- Cuisine: Korean Fusion