Korean BBQ Beef Rice Stack (Print Version)

Marinated beef, seasoned rice, and fresh veggies stacked for hearty, vibrant Korean-inspired flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ Beef and Marinade

01 - 1 pound beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
02 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, plus more for garnish (optional)

→ Rice and Seasoning

10 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, hot
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
13 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

→ Vegetable Garnish

14 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
15 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
16 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
17 - 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
18 - Nori strips, for garnish (optional)
19 - Extra sliced green onions, for garnish
20 - Extra sesame seeds, for garnish
21 - Spicy mayonnaise, for serving (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Add sliced beef and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes up to 1 hour.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the marinated beef in a single layer. Sear for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and cooked through. Sprinkle sesame seeds over beef and toss to combine.
03 - In a small bowl, stir rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour mixture over hot cooked jasmine rice and gently mix until thoroughly seasoned.
04 - Thinly slice cucumber, slice avocado, shred carrots, and thinly slice green onions.
05 - Set a ring mold on a serving plate. Pack seasoned rice into the base firmly. Add a generous layer of Korean BBQ beef, followed by sliced cucumber, avocado, carrots, and green onions. Carefully remove the mold.
06 - Top stack with nori strips, extra green onions, additional sesame seeds, and a drizzle of spicy mayonnaise if desired. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For optimal beef tenderness, freeze meat for 30 minutes before slicing.
02 - Jasmine rice can be substituted with short-grain white rice for a stickier texture.

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