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Savory Korean Bulgogi Beef Bowl Recipe Easy Homemade with Pickled Daikon and Gochujang

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A quick and easy homemade Korean bulgogi beef bowl featuring tender marinated beef, crunchy pickled daikon, and spicy gochujang, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) thinly sliced beef ribeye or sirloin
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 small onion, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon mirin or rice wine (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 1 cup daikon radish, peeled and thinly sliced or julienned
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Cooked short-grain white rice or brown rice (about 2 cups cooked)
  • Fresh scallions, thinly sliced
  • Gochujang (Korean chili paste), for drizzling
  • Optional: sliced cucumbers or kimchi for extra crunch and flavor

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pickled Daikon: In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat gently just until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat. Place the sliced daikon in a jar or bowl and pour the warm pickling liquid over it. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.
  2. Marinate the Beef: In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, grated onion, mirin (if using), and black pepper until sugar dissolves. Add the thinly sliced beef and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, preferably up to 1 hour.
  3. Cook the Rice: While the beef marinates, cook your rice according to package directions.
  4. Cook the Bulgogi Beef: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for about 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Work in batches if needed. Remove cooked beef and set aside.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Scoop warm rice into bowls. Top with bulgogi beef, pickled daikon, sliced scallions, and a drizzle of gochujang. Add optional cucumber slices or kimchi.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Notes

Freeze beef slightly before slicing thin for easier cutting. Do not marinate beef for too long to avoid mushy texture. Use a very hot pan and avoid overcrowding for best sear. Pickled daikon can be made ahead and improves in flavor after 30 minutes or overnight. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Vegetarian option: use marinated mushrooms or tofu instead of beef.

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Keywords: bulgogi, Korean beef bowl, pickled daikon, gochujang, Korean recipe, easy Korean dinner, weeknight meal

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