Here’s a delicious Korean BBQ Beef Rice Stack recipe with layers of flavor—tender marinated beef, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings. It’s perfect for a visually stunning and tasty meal!
Korean BBQ Beef Rice Stack
Prep Time: 20 mins (+ marinating time)
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 2-4
Ingredients:
For the Korean BBQ Beef:
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1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
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¼ cup soy sauce
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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2 tbsp sesame oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp grated ginger
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
For the Rice Stack:
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2 cups cooked short-grain rice (sushi rice works great)
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1 tbsp rice vinegar + ½ tsp sugar (optional, for seasoning rice)
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1 cup shredded lettuce or spinach
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1 carrot, julienned or spiralized
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½ cucumber, thinly sliced
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2 fried or soft-boiled eggs (optional)
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1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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Optional drizzle: Gochujang mayo (mix 1 tbsp mayo + 1 tsp gochujang)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Marinate the Beef:
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In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
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Add the sliced beef and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
2️⃣ Cook the Beef:
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Heat a skillet or wok over high heat.
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Add the beef (reserving excess marinade) and cook for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
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Pour in the remaining marinade and simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
3️⃣ Assemble the Rice Stacks:
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Optional: Season warm rice with a mix of rice vinegar and sugar for extra flavor.
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In a bowl or round mold (like a small ramekin), layer:
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1st Layer: Fluffy rice (lightly pressed)
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2nd Layer: Shredded lettuce or spinach
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3rd Layer: Korean BBQ beef
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4th Layer: Julienned carrots & cucumber
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Carefully flip onto a plate to create a neat stack.
4️⃣ Garnish & Serve:
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Top with a fried egg (if using), sesame seeds, and green onions.
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Drizzle with gochujang mayo or extra Korean BBQ sauce.
Serving Suggestion:
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Great with kimchi or a side of miso soup!
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For extra crunch, add crispy fried onions or nori strips.
Enjoy your savory, sweet, and umami-packed Korean BBQ Rice Stack! 🍚🔥
