Beef Bulgogi Bowl with Spicy Korean Miso Sauce
Enjoy the rich flavors of a Beef Bulgogi Bowl with Korean spicy miso sauce (ssamjang). This gut-friendly entrée combines tender seasoned beef, fresh veggies, and the probiotic benefits of the sauce for a nutritious and delicious meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 1 lb well-sourced beef -- tenderloin, top sirloin or skirt -- sliced thinly (roughly 1/8" thick)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if required)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar (or regular sugar)
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, coarsely ground
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp mirin (optional)
For the Spicy Korean Miso Sauce (Ssamjang)
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean fermented hot chili paste)
- 1 tbsp hatcho miso or regular Japanese miso paste
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp rice vinegar (lemon juice as alternative)
- 2 tsp minced green onion
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1/2 to 1 tsp crushed red pepper
For Serving:
- white rice
- sauteed green beans or veggie of choice
- kimchi (if desired)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the marinade by combining the soy sauce, garlic, green onion, sugar, water, sesame oil, sesame seeds, black pepper, and mirin (if using).
- Add the sliced beef and mix everything together with your hands until the meat is coated in the marinade. Store in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the beef for 3 to 4 minutes (depending on thickness), moving the meat around to cook evenly.
- Prepare the Ssamjang sauce by whisking all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Prepare white rice and sauteed green beans (or other veggie of your choice).
- Serve beef bulgogi, veggies, and kimchi in a bowl on top of white rice. Drizzle with Ssamjang sauce.
Notes
Nutrition values are for the beef and spicy miso sauce (veggies and rice not included).
Nutrition
Serving: 141g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 491mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 4mg