Description
Korean Beef Bulgogi is a flavorful and savory dish made with thinly sliced beef marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, sugar, and other ingredients. The marinated beef is then grilled or stir-fried, making it a delicious and aromatic meal. It’s typically served with rice, lettuce wraps, or side dishes like kimchi. The tender beef paired with the sweet, salty, and spicy sauce makes this dish a perfect combination of flavors.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or rib-eye, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, gochujang, and sesame seeds. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade and mix well to ensure that all the beef is coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate (or overnight for more flavor).
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the marinated beef in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.
Notes
- You can use any cut of beef you like, but rib-eye or sirloin works best for this recipe. Make sure to slice the beef as thinly as possible for tender results.
- If you want a more intense spicy flavor, you can increase the amount of gochujang.
- Bulgogi can be served with traditional Korean side dishes such as kimchi or pickled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying or Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 40mg