Korean Style Beef Broccoli Rice Bowl

Korean Style Beef Broccoli Rice Bowl

Korean Style Beef Broccoli Rice Bowl – thinly sliced tender beef marinaded, then sautéed with sweet crunchy broccoli makes this a crave-worthy dish! Perfect for those after Thanksgiving blues when you’ve had your fill of all those fine leftovers!

Korean Style Beef Broccoli Rice Bowl

Hey did you have the BEST Thanksgiving? I hope you did! Now that we’ve had our fill of turkey and all of the trimmings it’s time to switch up your flavor profile and enjoy the BEST takeout without leaving your home!

Better than takeout this Korean Style Beef Broccoli Rice Bowl hits all the marks!

This recipe is a Guest Post from Victoria – a home cooking Mom and blogger extraordinaire behind How Daily. Victoria is going to walk us thru this recipe and share a bit about the what’s and whys. Then share a delicious and easy recipe! You’re going to love this authentic Korean Style Beef Broccoli Bowl!

Beef Broccoli Rice Bowl Korean Style

Rice bowls are very popular in Asian cuisines. Often, these dishes composed of cooked rice topped with various stir fried meats or seafood and vegetables. They can also be completely vegetarian by using tofu or meat substitution.

Korean style rice bowls often have some traditional Asian components that impart a savory, sweet, and mildly sour or spicy flavor profile. The combine soy or tamari sauce with honey or sugar and some rice wine vinegar or another acid, such as lime juice, hits all the flavor notes. In the recipe here we also added a little cayenne for a spicy kick.

Tender sliced beef – sautéed

An authentic Korean rice bowl might use gochujang, a spicy paste made with soybeans and hot peppers. This is a staple in the Korean kitchen.

Sautéed broccoli florets

The recipe below includes beef that has been marinated for a brief time to tenderize it. You could easily substitute tofu for the beef to make a vegan version. White rice is used for the base, you can steam on stovetop or cook with a rice cooker. In the case of using rice cooker, lessen the amount of water to rice ratio. This recipe is gluten free.

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Korean Style Beef Broccoli Rice Bowl

Korean Style Beef Broccoli Rice Bowl - thinly sliced tender beef marinaded, then sautéed with sweet crunchy broccoli makes this a crave-worthy dish!

Course Lunch or Dinner

Cuisine Korean

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 551 kcal

Author Victoria - How Daily

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked rice (see below)
• 1 pound lean flank or skirt steak thinly sliced (1/4” max)
• 1 pound fresh broccoli florets and tender upper stem pieces
• 1/4 cup tamari sauce
• 3 tbsp raw honey or brown sugar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tsp mirin (rice wine)
• 1 tsp raw apple cider vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
• 1 tbsp arrowroot (can substitute kudzu or cornstarch)
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 3 tsp vegetable oil or coconut oil
• 2 tsp sesame seeds toasted

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the tamari, honey, sesame oil, mirin, vinegar, and arrowroot. Whisk this until smooth. Add the garlic, ginger, and cayenne. Divide the sauce in half, reserving some for cooking.

2. Slice the steak against the grain into 2 to 3 inch pieces that are not thicker than 1/4 inch. Place the beef in the bowl with 1/2 of the marinade and put to the side.

3. Make your rice while the beef is marinating. (See below).

4. Fill a wok or large skillet with enough water to submerge the broccoli. Bring this to a boil and drop the broccoli in. Boil for 2 minutes. Drain the broccoli in a colander and rinse under icy cold water to stop the cooking.

5. Return the wok to the burner over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp of oil to the wok and sear 1/2 of the beef for 1-1/2 minutes, turning once. Remove this to a plate and repeat the process with the rest of the beef.

6. Place the remaining tsp of oil in the wok and add the broccoli. Stir for 30 seconds. Add the remaining sauce. As soon as it comes to a boil, add the beef and wait for the sauce to thicken. This will take approximately 1-1/2 minutes.

7. Serve the broccoli and beef over rice with sesame seeds sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts

Korean Style Beef Broccoli Rice Bowl

Amount Per Serving

Calories 551 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16g 25%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 71mg 24%

Sodium 944mg 39%

Potassium 775mg 22%

Total Carbohydrates 69g 23%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 15g

Protein 33g 66%

Vitamin A 14.1%

Vitamin C 123.2%

Calcium 9.1%

Iron 20.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Basic Cooked Rice

Course Lunch or Dinner

Cuisine Vegetables and Side Dishes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Total Time 23 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 363 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups rice white
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 4 cups water or per brand instructions

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice under cold water to remove any dust and chaff.

2. In a large pot with a lid, bring the water to a rolling boil. 

3. Add the butter and salt.
   

4. Add the rice and turn the heat down to a simmer. Cover and let cook for approximately 18 minutes. Do not open the lid while cooking.

5. Check the rice at 18 minutes. If all the water is absorbed and it looks soft, put the lid back on and remove from the heat. If there is extra water, just tilt the pan and drain it off into the sink. Allow the covered rice to sit for a few minutes. 

6. Fluff gently with a fork before serving. 
   

Nutrition Facts

Basic Cooked Rice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 363 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 7mg 2%

Sodium 623mg 26%

Potassium 106mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 73g 24%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 1.8%

Calcium 3.3%

Iron 4.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Special thanks to Victoria for this amazing recipe! Victoria is a home cooking mom and a food blogger behind How Daily. She loves to share her recipes and culinary tips from her diversified experience of multi-cuture.  She’s most interested in cooking and creating authentic and original taste from traditional recipes.  Follow her on Pinterest and Twitter.

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