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Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowl with Crispy Shallots & Sesame Spinach

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowl with Crispy Shallots & Sesame Spinach

Tender marinated beef with sweet-savory Korean flavors served over fluffy white rice, topped with crispy fried shallots and garlicky sesame spinach. A family favorite that's interactive, delicious, and ready in under 45 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin or ribeye, sliced thin against the grain
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil, toasted
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced fresh
  • 2 cups white rice, uncooked
  • 6 cups fresh spinach, packed
  • 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds, white or black, for garnish
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook rice according to package directions (about 18-20 minutes). Set aside and keep warm.

  2. 2

    While rice cooks, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, 4 minced garlic cloves, and ginger in a bowl. This is your bulgogi marinade.

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