Korean BBQ Beef & Rice Bowl with Quick Pickled Cucumbers

A quick and easy lunch bowl featuring marinated Korean BBQ beef (bulgogi) served over rice. Topped with quick pickled cucumbers, a fried egg, and sesame seeds for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£2.98/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch

Cuisine:

Asian•American

Main Ingredient:

Beef•Eggs•Rice

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy•Grilling

Ingredients

Servings

1lbBeef sirloin or ribeye(Thinly sliced against the grain)

£8.00

0.3cupSoy sauce

£0.30

2tbspBrown sugar

£0.05

1tbspSesame oil

£0.25

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1tspGinger(Grated)

£0.15

0.3tspBlack pepper

£0.02

2cupsRice(Cooked)

£0.50

1mediumCucumber(Thinly sliced)

£0.60

0.3cupRice vinegar

£0.20

1tbspSugar

£0.05

0.3tspSalt

£0.01

4Eggs

£1.20

2tbspSesame seeds(For garnish)

£0.15

2tbspVegetable oil(For frying eggs)

£0.05

2Green onions(Chopped, for garnish (optional))

£0.30

Total Cost

£11.93

£2.98 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to several hours in the refrigerator).
2.
While the beef marinates, prepare the quick pickled cucumbers. In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from heat and pour over the thinly sliced cucumbers. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
3.
Cook the rice according to package directions. Keep warm.
4.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.
While the beef is cooking, fry the eggs to your desired doneness in a separate frying pan with vegetable oil.
6.
To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top with the Korean BBQ beef, quick pickled cucumbers, and a fried egg.
7.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions (optional). Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

50g

19% of RDA

Fat

30g

43% of RDA

Protein

45g

90% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

900 mg

39% of RDA

Saturated Fat

10 g

50% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For spicier bulgogi, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.

You can use pre-cooked rice for an even faster meal.

Adjust the amount of sugar in the quick pickle to your liking.

Serve with kimchi or other Korean side dishes for a more complete meal.

Cooking Equipment

Large skillet or wok

Small saucepan

Frying pan

Rice cooker (optional)

Wine Pairings

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Korean BBQ Beef & Rice Bowl with Quick Pickled Cucumbers

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