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Spicy Korean Beef Bowls with Sesame Cucumber Salad

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

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Spicy Korean Beef Bowls with Sesame Cucumber Salad

Tender marinated beef with a savory-sweet Korean sauce, served over jasmine rice and topped with a refreshing cucumber salad. A family-friendly weeknight meal with bold global flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs flank steak or sirloin, sliced against the grain into 1-inch strips
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups jasmine rice, cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large resealable bag, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add the sliced beef and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds. Toss to coat and set aside.

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