How long does it take to cook the beef?

About 15 minutes on medium-high heat, until each individual piece is browned and cooked through.

Do I need to marinate the beef?

Marinating isn’t necessary if you’re using ground beef, but for other cuts, letting them sit in a marinade for 30 minutes can really boost the flavour.

Can I prep bulgogi bowls ahead of time?

Yes! Cook the bulgogi beef, store it in the fridge, and assemble bowls fresh when ready to eat.

Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Name: Beef Bulgogi Bowl
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 1 cup onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 2 tbsp sweetener (sugar, honey, or agave); 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp gochujang paste (optional – omit if you prefer mild); 1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking); Fried eggs; Avocado, sliced; Cucumber, sliced; Kimchi; Green onion, chopped; Steamed white rice

Beef Bulgogi Bowl

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This beef bulgogi bowl is your new best friend. It comes together in no time and is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve it over rice with all the fixings. You will love this quick and easy delicious meal.

Author: Carmen Spillette
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: serves 4 people 1x
Category: Mains
Method: Saute
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 cup onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 tbsp sweetener (sugar, honey, or agave)
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp gochujang paste (optional - omit if you prefer mild)
1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking)

Bulgogi Bowl Fixings:

Fried eggs
Avocado, sliced
Cucumber, sliced
Kimchi
Green onion, chopped
Steamed white rice

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Instructions

Marinate the beef: In a bowl, combine the ground beef, carrots, onion, soy sauce, sweetener, sesame oil, and gochujang paste (if using). Mix well—using your hands is best to really work the marinade into the meat and veggies. You can marinate it for 30 minutes to an hour (or even overnight), but if you’re in a rush, cook it right away.
Cook the beef: Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil. Add the marinated beef mixture to the pan, spreading it out evenly. Let it cook undisturbed for about 8 minutes to develop a nice sear.
Sauté and finish cooking: Once the beef has browned, start stirring and breaking it up. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes or until the beef is fully cooked and the vegetables are soft.
Prepare the fixings: While the beef is cooking, slice the avocado, cucumbers, and green onion. Fry the eggs to your preferred doneness and get the kimchi ready.
Assemble and serve: Spoon the beef bulgogi over a bowl of fresh white rice. Top with a fried egg, avocado, cucumber, kimchi, and green onion. Enjoy!

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Notes

- You can use any cuts of beef – I love using ground beef but I use thinly slices of beef as well. There's a shabu shabu pre cut beef you can get from Costco or the frozen hot pot beef works really well.
- Sear, leave it alone – let beef get nice and brown. Try to leave it alone for 5 minutes or until it has a crisp and caramelized bottom.