Korean Beef Breakfast Bowl (Printable Version)
Marinated beef, crisp vegetables, and fried egg over rice with gochujang sauce
# Ingredient List:
→ Protein
01 - 7 ounces beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
04 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - ½ teaspoon grated ginger
07 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
→ Vegetables
08 - 1 cup baby spinach
09 - 1 small carrot, julienned
10 - ½ cup cucumber, thinly sliced
11 - ½ cup bean sprouts
12 - 2 green onions, sliced
→ Grains
13 - 2 cups cooked short-grain white rice, warmed
→ Eggs
14 - 2 large eggs
→ Sauce
15 - 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
16 - 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
17 - 1 tablespoon water
18 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
19 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
→ Garnish
20 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
21 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Add sliced beef and toss to coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
03 - In the same pan, quickly sauté the spinach until just wilted, about 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
04 - Bring a small saucepan of water to boil. Blanch bean sprouts for 1 minute, then drain well.
05 - In a separate nonstick skillet, fry eggs sunny-side up until whites are completely set but yolks remain runny.
06 - Whisk together gochujang, honey, water, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
07 - Divide warm rice between two bowls. Arrange beef, spinach, carrot, cucumber, bean sprouts, and green onion in separate sections on top of the rice. Place a fried egg in the center of each bowl.
08 - Drizzle bowls with gochujang sauce and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Add nori strips if desired. Serve immediately while eggs are warm.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The combination of textures from crispy vegetables to tender beef creates something special in every bite
- That moment when you break the yolk and it mingles with the spicy sauce is absolutely worth it
- Everything can be prepped ahead so assembly takes literally minutes
02 -
- Freeze the beef for 20 minutes before slicing and youll get paper thin pieces every time
- Hot rice is non negotiable here because it starts cooking the egg yolk slightly when you break it
- Dont overcrowd the pan when cooking beef or it will steam instead of sear
03 -
- Use a cast iron skillet for the beef to get those gorgeous caramelized edges
- Add a splash of fish sauce to the marinade for extra depth if you can find it