Description
Korean beef bulgogi bowl merges tender marinated meat with fragrant rice and crisp vegetables. Fresh herbs and tangy sauce complete this classic Korean dish you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 4 large soft boiled eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) plus 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp (10 ml) sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- ½ small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp scallion, diced
Instructions
- Sauce Creation: Whisk soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a mixing bowl, allowing flavors to meld and intensify while preparing other components.
- Beef Preparation: Heat skillet over medium flame, sear ground beef and onions, breaking meat into delicate crumbles until achieving a rich caramel-brown exterior with subtle pink undertones, approximately 5 minutes.
- Flavor Infusion: Stream bulgogi sauce into skillet, thoroughly coating beef and onions. Simmer gently, reducing liquid to create a glossy, concentrated coating that clings dramatically to meat, roughly 8-10 minutes.
- Plating Composition: Layer fluffy white rice in serving bowls, creating a pristine canvas for the aromatic beef mixture. Distribute simmered beef evenly across rice, ensuring balanced flavor distribution.
- Garnish Finale: Crown each bowl with a soft-boiled egg, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and delicately sliced scallions, introducing vibrant texture and visual complexity to the dish, transforming a simple meal into a culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Let the bulgogi sauce sit for 15-30 minutes before cooking to allow ingredients to meld and intensify the overall taste profile.
- Achieve Perfect Beef Texture: Use high-heat cooking and avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure beef browns correctly and develops a delicious caramelized exterior.
- Balance Sauce Consistency: Monitor sauce reduction carefully to create a glossy, thick coating without drying out the meat; adjust heat if needed.
- Customize Your Bowl: Experiment with additional toppings like pickled vegetables, kimchi, or extra herbs to personalize your bulgogi experience and add fresh, vibrant elements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg