Easy Beef Bulgogi Bowls

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Ditch the delivery and whip up a make-ahead recipe for Easy Beef Bulgogi Bowls served with pickled veggies and fried eggs.

Top down view of two bowls containing easy beef bulgogi, white rice, a fried egg, cucumber ribbons, fresh cilantro and kimchi

This is the true definition of a “meal in-a-bowl”: marinated beef Bulgogi, pickled cucumbers, spicy kimchi and a fried egg, all served atop a bed of rice. Lunch, dinner and/or leftovers is done!

Thinly sliced beef bulgogi

The real secret to restaurant-worthy Bulgogi is to very, very thinly slice the beef. The thinner it is, the faster it will cook and the more tender and melt-in-your-mouth it will be.

Slicing a raw steak at room temp can be difficult, so here’s the trick: Pop the beef into the freezer for about 10 minutes then grab your sharpest chef’s knife and start slicing. The quick freeze helps firm up the fat, making the steak easier to slice to your desired thickness (i.e. THIN!).

Sliced beef in clear bowl with marinade

This marinade knocks every flavor element out of the park. It’s savory (hello, soy sauce!), sweet (I see you, brown sugar!), sour (shout-out to the rice wine vinegar!) and loaded with a garlicky, gingery punch. The longer the beef sits in the marinade, of course the more pungent those flavors will be, so don’t hesitate to toss it all together a day in advance and save yourself some prep time when hunger calls!

Top down view of Easy Beef Bulgogi Bowls with a fried egg, cucumber ribbons, white rice, fresh cilantro and kimchi

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Easy Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Ditch the delivery and whip up a make-ahead recipe for Easy Beef Bulgogi Bowls served with pickled veggies and fried eggs.
Author: Kelly Senyei
4.97 from 77 votes
Top down view of two bowls containing easy beef bulgogi, white rice, a fried egg, cucumber ribbons, fresh cilantro and kimchi
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients 

For the beef bulgogi:

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 Tablespoons chili garlic sauce or Gochujang Chili Sauce, or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons minced ginger
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 2 pounds ribeye or top sirloin steaks, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices (See Kelly’s Note)
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

For assembling the bowls:

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 4 fried eggs
  • 1 cup homemade or store-bought kimchi
  • 1 English cucumber, cut into ribbons

Instructions 

Make the beef bulgogi:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger and shallots. 
  • Add the sliced beef to the bowl with the marinade and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate the beef for a minimum of 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Heat a large sauté pan over high heat. Add the vegetable oil then using a slotted spoon, add the marinated beef, searing it quickly on all side and being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Transfer the beef to a plate. 

Assemble the bowls:

  • Divide the rice among four serving bowls and top it with the beef bulgogi.  
  • Top each bowl with a fried egg, a portion of kimchi and cucumber ribbons. Serve immediately. 

Kelly’s Note:

  • To thinly slice the steak, place it in the freezer for 30 minutes to help it firm up before using a sharp knife to cut it into thin slices. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 935kcal, Carbohydrates: 69g, Protein: 58g, Fat: 47g, Saturated Fat: 21g, Cholesterol: 302mg, Sodium: 2229mg, Potassium: 948mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 350IU, Vitamin C: 3.4mg, Calcium: 100mg, Iron: 6.1mg

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  1. Vanessa says:

    5 stars
    It’s a family favorite! We serve with jasmine rice and lettuce.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed it!

  2. Peg says:

    5 stars
    My husband and I LOVED this dish! I’ll be making it for the 2nd time tonight. This is definitely in our dinner rotation going forward!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Thrilled you enjoyed it, Peg!

  3. Alisha Murray says:

    5 stars
    This is amazing!!! My family loved it and will be a regular in our home. I added carrots, broccoli, red peppers and mushrooms. The trick about freezing beef for a while is a must for thin slices.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed it, Alisha!

  4. Susie says:

    5 stars
    My family really enjoyed this for dinner tonight! Thank you!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so happy to read that, Susie!

  5. Liezel Crespo says:

    Hi! I want to try making this for someone who doesn’t like spicy. Will it be ok to totally omit the gochuchang sauce? Will it not turn too sweet w/o it?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Liezel! It won’t make the recipe too sweet, but if you’re worried it may, you can always cut back a little on the sugar. Enjoy!

  6. Penny says:

    5 stars
    I made this for dinner tonight. I picked the cucumber and red onion. I added a garnish of broccoli for some veggies. It was fabulous and my husband loved it. Will definitely make again.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Penny!

  7. Shelby says:

    Made this for dinner last night and omg it was soooo good! Made enough for leftovers and pretty much this one isn’t a dish that we forgot about with leftovers, had some for lunch and after work/school snack. Delish. Definitely recommend :)

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Shelby!

  8. Kim says:

    5 stars
    Hi. The title mentions pickled cucumbers but then just calls for cucumber ribbons. Is there a recipe for the pickled cucumbers?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Kim! You can do a quick pickle by mixing the cucumber ribbons with 3/4 cup rice wine vinegar and 1/4 cup water (or just use enough to submerge the cucumber ribbons completely in the mix). You can also search for “Sweet and Sour Cucumber Noodles” on the site here for more detailed instructions. Enjoy!

  9. Jenny Clements says:

    5 stars
    I’ve made this twice now! We had family over and they raved over how tasty it is. I did add arrow root powder to the leftover liquid after cooking the meat and brought it to a boil to thicken. Then I mixed it back into the meat for extra flavor. So good!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipe, Jenny!

  10. Kayla Pratley says:

    5 stars
    Made this for myself, my fiance, and his parents and we all loved it.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Thrilled you all enjoyed the recipe, Kayla!

  11. Stephanie says:

    5 stars
    Love this for dinner! Similar flavor profile to the Just a Taste Mongolian beef recipe (also a fav) but my husband said he actually prefers this one! Don’t skip the shaved cucumbers – I used a peeler to get mine super thin. Adds a really nice refreshing crunch!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      LOVE reading this, Stephanie! Thanks so much!

  12. Lisa M says:

    5 stars
    Yummy recipe! My family and I really enjoyed this. It was easy to make and will definitely save this recipe to make again.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Lisa!

      1. Cari says:

        5 stars
        Absolutely delicious! My 9 year old loved this and asked for it again. We opted out if the kimchi and made the cucumber into an Asian cucumber salad to serve in the bowls too. Just so we had more flavor since we didn’t use the kimchi. SO SO good!

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        I’m so thrilled to hear that you and your kiddo enjoyed the recipe, Cari!

  13. Andrea says:

    5 stars
    This was an absolute hit in my house full of picky eaters. It was super easy to make and it’s now on my list of go-tos for dinner.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy the recipe, Andrea!

  14. Ruthie says:

    5 stars
    This is a very tasty dish. We love Bulgogi, my only change is next time I will add more Sambal to the marinade. Hubby likes things spicy.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so happy you and your husband enjoyed the recipe, Ruthie!

      1. Paris says:

        5 stars
        Delcious!! My 2 year old loved it and even my other kid who’s a picky eater ate most of his plate!!!!

        Thanks!

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        Woohoo! I’m so happy to hear that you and your kiddos enjoyed the recipe, Paris!

  15. Michelle Hall says:

    Made this and my boyfriend LOVES it. Both not a fan of kimchi so we left that out.

    How long can the left overs stay in the fridge before they need to be devoured or thrown out?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Michelle! I’m so thrilled you and your boyfriend enjoyed the recipe! Once the beef is cooked, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

  16. Kris Kennedy says:

    5 stars
    Easy and so good! Everyone (and I have picky eaters) loved it. I made Bi bim bop in my bowl. W elite din Korea for a few years and this is very authentic. Your guests will be impressed!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      This is what I love to read, Kris! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  17. Sylvie I. says:

    5 stars
    Tried this recipe tonight. I didn’t marinate the meat for as long as the recipe indicated because I forgot. I did marinate the meat as I prepped the rest of the ingredients. I didn’t add the Kimchi…not sure if we would like it or not. The recipe was delicious! The meat was very tender. A great recipe!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Sylvie!

  18. Abigail Marianetti says:

    5 stars
    This was amazing! So juicy and flavorful. I substituted coconut aminos and halved the sugar , and it tasted great still

  19. Libertad McLimans says:

    5 stars
    My family and friends just love this recipe. My husband ask me to prepare very frequently. Thank you so much for your help feeding body and soul of my beloved ones.

  20. Lauren says:

    Can this be made ahead and frozen?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Lauren! Yes, the beef can be made ahead and frozen. Cook and cool the beef bulgogi, then store in an airtight container or bag in the freezer for 2-3 months.

  21. Macey says:

    5 stars
    We love this recipe! I usually half the marinade (I never have enough Soy sauce) lol but it is picky eater approved by my husband!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! Love reading this, Macey!

  22. Valerie Freeman says:

    Can’t wait to try it! I’m a little confused about one thing… when you say “rice wine vinegar,” do you mean rice vinegar or rice wine (like mirin)? I have both, I’m just not sure which to use. I’ve never seen rice wine vinegar before.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Valerie! So sorry for the confusion. Rice wine vinegar is just another name for rice vinegar; they are the same product. :)

      1. Jonas Doss says:

        Can we add normal cooking vinegar instead of rice vinegar?

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        Hi Jonas – Cooking vinegar has a stronger, more pungent taste than rice vinegar, which could affect the overall flavor of the dish.

  23. Heather Gossett says:

    5 stars
    Delish! I’ve made this several times, and everyone loves it! Thank you!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Heather! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!

  24. Shannon Moore says:

    5 stars
    Amazing! Recipe turned out fantastic. Kiddos said was 10/10. Thanks for the great recipe!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Shannon! I’m thrilled it was a hit!

  25. Trevin says:

    5 stars
    This recipe was simple to follow and packed with flavor!!! And we even forgot to add the fried eggs!! It will go on repeat!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Trevin!

  26. Norma White says:

    5 stars
    Love this recipe. So easy and delicious.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Norma!

  27. Samantha Hudson says:

    5 stars
    Made this with my daughter! It was outstanding, highly recommend marinating over night. We did both ways snd overnight had more flavor though both were great!

    I made it with cabbage salad that had siracha mayo, cilantro, lime and green onions! Divine and my 14 year old loves it too!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      LOVE reading this, Samantha! I’m thrilled you and your daughter enjoyed the recipe!

  28. Lindsey says:

    5 stars
    Easy and so yummy! I did a quick pickle of the sliced cucumber in rice wine vinegar for some extra punch

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Lindsey!

  29. Maria says:

    5 stars
    This is one of my daughter and husband’s favorite meals!! And it is really so easy! It just takes some planning because letting it marinate overnight is the best! We have had it without the egg and it is so much ch better with the egg! We tried kimchi with it once and just really didn’t feel like it made a huge difference, so we usually leave that out. Once, I didn’t have cucumber and we did miss that in the dish so I will make sure to always have that when making this. I am so glad I found this recipe! Thank you!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Love, love, LOVE reading this, Maria! I’m so thrilled your family has been enjoying the recipe!

  30. Claudine says:

    5 stars
    Love this recipe and have made it at least 5 times now. I haven’t made it with regular brown sugar, but used brown Swerve as a sugar substitute. It’s my go-to favorite recipe. Thank you for sharing. ‍

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Claudine! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!

  31. Adam says:

    5 stars
    Delish! Will definitely make again. Used NY Strip steaks that were on sale, lightly coated in baking soda for 20-30 minutes, rinsed, patted dry, then marinated as above for several hours.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Adam!

  32. Doug Reed says:

    5 stars
    Family love it! Made me big points at home! Such fantastic flavors!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled your family enjoyed the recipe, Doug!

  33. Cait says:

    5 stars
    This was AMAZING. My only regret was not making it the night before for an easier dinner. I completely forgot the cucumbers in the fridge, but didnt miss them. SO GOOD. Even my toddler loved it.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m so glad you and your kiddo enjoyed the recipe, Cait!

  34. Phillip says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe. So simple, I let mine marinate over night.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Excellent! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Phillip!

  35. Sarai says:

    On the Kimchi, Do you fry it or use it cold straight from the jar?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Sarai! I prefer straight from the jar! :)

  36. Janet says:

    5 stars
    Made this for dinner tonight and loved it! I made the pickle recipe that’s likpnked in the comments. In addition, I sautéed shiitakes, carrots, and snow peas in the remaining drippings in the skillet when the steak was finished. Sooooo good!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Yessss! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Janet!

  37. Barbara says:

    5 stars
    Made this last night. It was delicious. I did use Filet Mignon, because that’s what I had and I also cooked the meat on the bbq on a grill topper so it didn’t fall through. Delicious. Thank you.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Barbara! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  38. Lisa says:

    5 stars
    Made this tonight and it was delicious. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Lisa! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  39. Lydia vetere says:

    5 stars
    This is amazing!! I totaly recommend this dish, its a very filling dish and all kinds of flavors to it.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Lydia!

  40. Danielle Mathews says:

    5 stars
    This was ABSOLUTELY delicious. My entire family including my 1.5 year old. It was soo delicious.. I wouldn’t make any changes!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m so happy to read this, Danielle!

  41. Amanda says:

    5 stars
    Very delicious! Thank you for sharing!!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Amanda! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  42. Nora says:

    Hi Kelly,

    I just made this recipe for the 3rd time tonight. The first time I made it, it turned out perfectly. The marinade coated the meat perfectly when I cooked it. For some reason the 2nd and 3rd time I made, it the marinade was more watery when I cooked the meat, and did not “stick” to the meat. All 3 times I prepared and marinated the meat the night before. The flavors were amazing each time, I just can’t figure out why it was so watery the last few times.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Nora! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipe. Did you use the same cut of beef and slice it the same each time?

  43. Lennie says:

    This is a great Bulgogi recipe. Is going to become my go to!!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Lennie!

  44. G. Stricker says:

    5 stars
    I make this frequently! It is one of my husband’s favorites. I’ve done with chicken as well, just pouring reduced sauce, which I’ve made ahead of time, over the almost cooked chicken in my wok and simmer until the chicken is done. I have made this multiple times for dinner guests set up as a rice bowl bar and its always a hit — who doesn’t like a delicious rice bowl? This is a fantastic recipe and you can easily tailor it to your taste, plus it’s easy to double or triple the recipe. We add endamame, shredded carrots, sugar snap peas and asian sautéed mushrooms along with spicy cucumbers, kimchee and over easy eggs. Thanks for the great recipe!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Love, love, LOVE reading this! I’m so thrilled you and your husband (and your guests!) have been enjoying the recipe.

  45. Terry says:

    5 stars
    Love this quick recipe! It’s my go to bulgogi recipe when I want to make it at the last minute. As long as you marinate it for a half hour it still comes out very tasty!! It’s great with white jasmine rice and kimchi. It’s even great in sliders with sliced onions, green onions and mayo! Yum!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Terry!

  46. Lori W says:

    5 stars
    I made this using cauliflower rice and it was amazing! Thank you for the recipe!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Lori! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  47. Readere says:

    5 stars
    OMG amazing! I love that marinade! I made the bowls as written and it all went together so well. Fast and easy also. Perfect for a week day dinner. Thanks for the great dinner!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Readere! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  48. Sherley says:

    5 stars
    Incredible recipe. My husband and son could not stop eating until it was gone

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled your family enjoyed the recipe, Sherley!

  49. Laurie says:

    I am going to try this version. My sister in law is Korean and I love her version. Going to see how this compares.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I hope you enjoy the recipe, Laurie!

    2. Angela says:

      How did it compare?

  50. Fira says:

    5 stars
    It is sooooo easy and delicious!
    Thank you for the recipe

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Fira! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  51. Judy says:

    5 stars
    Amazingly easy and delicious! I used an eye round roast that my hubs sliced into 1/8” pieces and it did not disappoint! Literally minutes to make and get on the table.
    Definitely filed under our “Favorites”.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you and your husband enjoyed the recipe, Judy!

  52. Allison says:

    I’m excited to try this recipe!! Is the nutrition info for the whole dish or a certain serving size?
    Thanks!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Allison! The estimated nutritional info is for one serving. :)

  53. Racquel says:

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe last night and my family enjoyed it so much! I kept a copy and will definitely be on my favorite recipe file.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled to read this, Racquel!

  54. Michelle says:

    5 stars
    I made this the other night. I didn’t have gochujang chili sauce so I mixed gochujang and siracha together. Came out amazing! will be making this again! YUMMY!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Michelle!

  55. Erin says:

    4 stars
    Made this recipe for dinner tonight! Really appreciated the tips on how to cut the beef as thinly as possible. The meal was pretty good but the ginger really overpowered all of the other flavors. I will absolutely be making again but will likely cut the ginger in half (or a little more than half). Thanks for the recipe!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Erin! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  56. Amanda says:

    5 stars
    This is super easy and full of flavour. We all loved it, definitely going to be a regular favourite! I’m off now to search for some more inspiration on your site

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Amanda! Welcome to Just a Taste :)

  57. Patrice says:

    5 stars
    The marinade was awesome. Love your recipes.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Yay! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Patrice!

    2. Theresa says:

      I thought there would be a section telling us how to pickle the cucumbers.

  58. Missy Herrel says:

    5 stars
    This was excellent. My teenage boys had 3 servings.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      WOWZA! I’m so thrilled your family enjoyed the recipe, Missy!

  59. Erika Johnson says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious!! I only marinated for 30 minutes and it was still so flavorful. Definitely will make again.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Erika!

      1. Amber B says:

        I was hungry for asian food ( the small town we live in is extremely limited) so I wanted an easy recipe to satisfy my “been to Korea” Husbandand myself. Well this worked!!! I used only 1 tbls of Sriracha sauce. But other wise per directions. Very Good will keep and do again mainly cus it was easy. FYI used Aldi Sirloin Steak and cooked the last of the marinated for a sauce.

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        Yay! I’m so thrilled you and your husband enjoyed the recipe, Amber!

  60. Jack Antolic says:

    5 stars
    I just made this recipe and it was a huge hit with the whole family. Thanks for sharing,and keep up the good work.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled your family enjoyed the recipe, Jack!

    2. Dani says:

      Love this recipe!!! So tasty and easy for a weeknight. Going to try this week with sliced pork and see how that goes

      1. Kelly Senyei says:

        Woohoo! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Dani!

  61. Toni says:

    Thank you for this delicious recipe! I’ve made this many times but now use monkfruit brown sugar instead to keep it keto friendly. I also add broccoli to add vegetables. Wonderful dinner!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so happy to read that you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Toni!

  62. Caroline Bridges says:

    5 stars
    My husband and I have made this recipe several time now. We LOVE it!!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so happy to read this, Caroline!

  63. Barbara says:

    5 stars
    I can’t believe how delicious this was! I added avocado and passed on the eggs. Made it with brown rice and pickled red cabbage. Out of this world!
    2 lbs. of beef was too much for us, but we will have amazing leftovers.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Barbara!

  64. Paige says:

    5 stars
    This meal is fantastic, the flavors are explosive and just what I was looking for! Thanks for sharing!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Paige! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

    2. Caitlin Mason says:

      5 stars
      This came out beautifully, even my first fried egg was perfect! The flavors were wonderful, and the household was very pleased with the results! Highly recommend!

      1. Kelly Senyei says:

        I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Caitlin!

  65. Kelly says:

    What did you pickle the cucumber ribbons with? They look very simple….all the pickled cucumbers recipes I’m finding have a lot of spices and I do not want to mask the bulgogi flavors in this recipe!

  66. Sam says:

    Hi what’s the brand of your soy sauce? Thanks

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Kikkoman!

  67. Shane says:

    4 stars
    What is all the Nutrition facts on this meal?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Shane – You can find the estimated nutritional info by clicking on the purple button below the recipe that says ESTIMATED NUTRITION INFORMATION. :)

  68. Victoria says:

    5 stars
    This one is a definitely keeper. I have 5 kids and they all have completely different taste in food. This is one of the 1st meals in a while they all ate. We have tried a ground beef version with a sour cream Sriracha sauce. My oldest loves it everyone else didn’t . But this version everyone loved and surprisingly everyone ate the Kimchi I made.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Love reading this, Victoria! I’m so thrilled your family enjoyed the recipe!

  69. Sarah says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious and addicting! Thank you for the wonderful recipe, this has become famous on our weekly rotation.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Sarah!

      1. Mirabelle says:

        Hi Kelly, thanks for sharing. Does the recipe also work for pork?

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        Absolutely!

  70. Kelli H says:

    5 stars
    Love this! I used a london broil and it totally worked. SO glad my cousin made this for us when she was visiting back in October. We now love this recipe.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Yay! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Kelli!

  71. Tammy says:

    How do you pickle the cucumber ribbons? I don’t see that step in the recipe? Thanks

  72. Laurie says:

    Can I use stew beef?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Sure!

  73. Austin King says:

    About how long do you sear the beef on each side?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Austin! Cook the beef about 2-3 minutes per side.

  74. Yvette says:

    5 stars
    Easy to make and delicious. A crowd favorite at my house.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled to read this, Yvette!

  75. Molly says:

    I have 2 New York steaks in the fridge, can I use those?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Sure!

  76. Maria says:

    Can I skip the sesame oil? What can I use in place of sesame oil? Thank you!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Maria! Feel free to swap in whatever oil you have on hand as it won’t drastically change the outcome, just the flavor a bit. :)

  77. Alicia says:

    This looks so delicious!! Could I use fondue meat as it is already thin sliced?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      That *should* work!

  78. Pam says:

    5 stars
    My SIL from Korea used to make Bulgogi for us. Years later I saw some bowls in Costco’s frozen section. They were good but stopped carrying them. I am so happy to have this easy recipe and the meat is marinating right know. I can’t wait to dig in!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Enjoy, Pam!

  79. Jenny says:

    So you don’t pickle the cucumber?

  80. Christine DeKenipp says:

    can i add the remaining marinade to the pan, reduce & use as a sauce for the finihed bowl? I think I’m gonna lol

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Christine! For food safety reasons I’d recommend once you’re done marinating the meat, discarding the used marinade. In the future, you can set aside some of the mixture prior to marinating to then make a sauce. :)

  81. Sam Easthope says:

    5 stars
    Delicious bowl of food and easy to do!! ❤️

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Sam!

  82. Dawn says:

    I am so glad I stumbled across this recipe. I cooked up the meat tonight and served on brown rice with a side fried Cajun cabbage dish. The flavor of the meat is amazing. I will definitely make this again. Maybe even next week!!!!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Amazing! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Dawn!

  83. kelly says:

    Looks delicious, in going to try it for dinner but I don’t have any shallots can I use regular Spanish onion? Also any recommendations on a good Kimchi brand?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Kelly! Spanish onion will work and I really like the Wildbrine Korean Kimchi. :)

  84. Kristin says:

    5 stars
    Another hit! Two thumbs up from the family and be making again

  85. Vanessa Whyte says:

    5 stars
    So good!! I will be making this again for sure.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Vanessa!

  86. Micaela says:

    4 stars
    I made this tonight……yummmmmooooo. It was delicious. It tasted just like what I get at the sushi place for my bento box. Defiantly making it again.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Micaela!

  87. Jayne Stubbs says:

    5 stars
    Stunning recipe! The beef was melt in the mouth flavour bomb! Definitely one to do again.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Jayne!

  88. Adam says:

    Where is there part for the pickled cucumber?

  89. Nona says:

    The Bulgogi bowl looks so delicious! As soon as I have a minute I am going to make it. Yummy!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Thanks, Nona! I hope you enjoy the recipe!

  90. Debra says:

    Hi, Is the chili garlic sauce a necessary part of the recipe as I don’t believe there is a kosher version here in Australia. We have Sweet Chilli Sauce but not this. Do you have substitutes or can you give me an idea of what it achieves so that I can add more of something else.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Debra! No, it’s not essential, but it does provide some great flavor. You can definitely skip it :)