Grass-Fed Beef Bulgogi Bowls
Whole FoodsGrass-Fed Beef Bulgogi Bowls
Ingredients
For the Bulgogi Marinade
- 1/2 cup organic tamari, (or organic soy sauce)
- 1/2 organic pear, grated
- 2 tablespoons organic brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon organic sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon organic ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon organic rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bulgogi Beef
- 1 1/2 pounds grass-fed beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain (e.g., ribeye or top sirloin)
- 1/2 organic yellow onion, thinly sliced
For the Bowls
- 2 cups organic brown rice, uncooked
- 1 cup organic carrots, julienned or shredded
- 1 cup organic cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
- 4 cups organic spinach, fresh
- 1/4 cup organic green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon organic sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
- 1/2 cup organic kimchi, for serving (optional)
- 1 tablespoon organic olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Bulgogi Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the organic tamari (or organic soy sauce), grated organic pear, organic brown sugar, organic sesame oil, minced garlic, grated organic ginger, organic rice vinegar, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Marinate the Beef: Add the thinly sliced grass-fed beef sirloin and thinly sliced organic yellow onion to the marinade. Toss to ensure all the beef is coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cook the Rice: While the beef marinates, cook the organic brown rice according to package directions. Typically, this involves combining 2 cups of uncooked rice with 4 cups of water in a saucepan, bringing to a boil, then reducing heat to low, covering, and simmering for 45-50 minutes until water is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 50 min
- 4
Prepare Vegetables: While the rice cooks and beef marinates, prepare the organic carrots, organic cucumber, and organic spinach. Julienne or shred the carrots, thinly slice or julienne the cucumber, and wash the spinach.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Cook the Bulgogi: Heat 1 tablespoon of organic olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef and onions in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through. Avoid overcooking to keep the beef tender.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked organic brown rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with a generous portion of the cooked bulgogi beef and onions. Arrange the prepared organic carrots, organic cucumber, and fresh organic spinach around the beef.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Garnish and Serve: Garnish each bowl with sliced organic green onions and toasted organic sesame seeds. Serve immediately, with organic kimchi on the side if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Whole FoodsGrass-Fed Beef Bulgogi Bowls
Ingredients
For the Bulgogi Marinade
- 1/2 cup organic tamari, (or organic soy sauce)
- 1/2 organic pear, grated
- 2 tablespoons organic brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon organic sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon organic ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon organic rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bulgogi Beef
- 1 1/2 pounds grass-fed beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain (e.g., ribeye or top sirloin)
- 1/2 organic yellow onion, thinly sliced
For the Bowls
- 2 cups organic brown rice, uncooked
- 1 cup organic carrots, julienned or shredded
- 1 cup organic cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
- 4 cups organic spinach, fresh
- 1/4 cup organic green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon organic sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
- 1/2 cup organic kimchi, for serving (optional)
- 1 tablespoon organic olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Bulgogi Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the organic tamari (or organic soy sauce), grated organic pear, organic brown sugar, organic sesame oil, minced garlic, grated organic ginger, organic rice vinegar, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Marinate the Beef: Add the thinly sliced grass-fed beef sirloin and thinly sliced organic yellow onion to the marinade. Toss to ensure all the beef is coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cook the Rice: While the beef marinates, cook the organic brown rice according to package directions. Typically, this involves combining 2 cups of uncooked rice with 4 cups of water in a saucepan, bringing to a boil, then reducing heat to low, covering, and simmering for 45-50 minutes until water is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 50 min - 4
Prepare Vegetables: While the rice cooks and beef marinates, prepare the organic carrots, organic cucumber, and organic spinach. Julienne or shred the carrots, thinly slice or julienne the cucumber, and wash the spinach.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Cook the Bulgogi: Heat 1 tablespoon of organic olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef and onions in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through. Avoid overcooking to keep the beef tender.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked organic brown rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with a generous portion of the cooked bulgogi beef and onions. Arrange the prepared organic carrots, organic cucumber, and fresh organic spinach around the beef.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Garnish and Serve: Garnish each bowl with sliced organic green onions and toasted organic sesame seeds. Serve immediately, with organic kimchi on the side if desired.
⏱️ 2 min