KOREAN-STYLE GRAIN BOWLS WITH SPICY MARINATED STEAK

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These Korean bibimbap-inspired grain bowls are brimming with bright vegetables and spicy, flavorful steak. Pear juice, a traditional ingredient in Korean barbecue, helps to tenderize and caramelize the beef.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Grains     Steak     Asparagus     Chile Pepper     Cabbage     Sugar Snap Pea     Egg     Flaming Hot Summer

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 30

For the marinade:
1 cup pear juice
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
1 teaspoon gochujang or Sriracha
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the beef:
2 teaspoons gochujang or Sriracha
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds (1/2"-thick) flanken-cut, bone-in short ribs or 1 pound (1/2"-thick) boneless rib eye
1 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed
For the grain bowls:
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced purple cabbage
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, divided
1 large carrot, julienned with a mandolin or coarsely grated using the large holes of a box grater
4 cups baby spinach
4 cups cooked grains, such as farro, quinoa, and/or brown rice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed, or snow peas, blanched
1/2 cup kimchi, preferably daikon radish, sliced (optional)
4 fried eggs (optional)
1 scallion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Gochujang or Sriracha (for serving)

Steps:

  • Make the marinade:
  • Whisk pear juice, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable oil, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, gochujang, brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Marinate and cook the beef:
  • 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.
  • Assemble the grain bowls:
  • 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.
  • Do Ahead
  • 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.

ShaqWills
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Korean food or is looking for a new and exciting way to cook steak.


Kipsang Acousticzeze
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Takudzwa Chikwerengwe
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this dish wasn't too spicy for me. The marinade was flavorful without being overpowering.


B2K Khan
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This grain bowl is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mr Muneeb
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavors.


nomiiwaran 1
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover steak. I had some grilled steak from the night before, and it worked perfectly in this recipe.


Alwaba Lwaba
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The vegetables in this dish were perfectly cooked. They were still slightly crunchy, but not too raw.


Iraj Zehra
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I love the spicy marinade in this recipe. It gives the steak a great flavor.


MD CHISTY
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This grain bowl is a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table in a hurry. The steak cooks in just a few minutes, and the vegetables can be roasted or steamed while the steak is cooking.


Ntosh Ndevu
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I'm not a big fan of Korean food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The steak was well-marinated and the vegetables were fresh and flavorful.


Kamran Kashmire
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The steak was so tender and juicy, and the marinade was perfect.


Shaluwah Salimah
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This grain bowl was a hit with my family! The steak was flavorful and tender, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I loved the combination of textures and flavors.