Korean-Style Grain Bowls with Spicy Marinated Steak
Korean-Style Grain Bowls with Spicy Marinated Steak is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk pear juice, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable oil, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, gochujang, brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWhisk pear juice, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable oil, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, gochujang, brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable bag or bowl; reserve remaining marinade.
Whisk in gochujang, brown sugar, and salt.
Add steak and toss to coat, then let rest at room temperature at least 1 hour.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
Remove steak from marinade and pat dry; discard marinade.
Cook steak until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 125°F, 2–3 minutes per side for medium rare.
Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Toss cabbage, 1 Tbsp. marinade, and 1 Tbsp. vinegar in a small bowl.
Toss carrots, 1 Tbsp. marinade, and remaining 1 Tbsp. vinegar in another small bowl.
Let rest at least 10 minutes.
Toss spinach, grains, and salt with 1/2 cup marinade in a large bowl.
Divide among 4 bowls.
Top with beef, cabbage, carrots, peas, and kimchi, if using.
Place 1 fried egg in the center of each bowl, if using.
Top with scallion and sesame seeds.
Serve with gochujang and remaining marinade alongside.
Steak can be marinated 10 hours ahead; chill in bag.
Let steak come to room temperature at least 1 hour before cooking.
Cabbage and carrots can be marinated 1 day ahead; cover and chill.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.