Korean Bulgogi (Thinly Sliced Marinated Beef)

Name: Korean Bulgogi (Thinly Sliced Marinated Beef)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 550 g Thinly sliced beef (e.g., sirloin or ribeye); 120 ml Soy sauce; 30 ml Sesame oil; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 15 g Fresh ginger, grated; 25 g Brown sugar or honey; 0.5 medium Asian pear or apple, grated; 0.5 medium Yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 stalks Green onions, chopped; 10 g Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish; 2 g Black pepper, freshly ground

Difficulty

easy

Time

35m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Bulgogi, literally meaning 'fire meat', is one of the most popular and beloved Korean dishes worldwide. This dish features thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savory soy sauce-based mixture, then quickly stir-fried or grilled. The result is an incredibly flavorful, tender, and juicy meat that pairs perfectly with rice and various banchan (Korean side dishes). Recreate this authentic taste at home and enjoy the richness of Korean cuisine!

Steps

Prepare Marinade

In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar (or honey), grated Asian pear (or apple), and freshly ground black pepper. Add the thinly sliced yellow onion and half of the chopped green onions.

Marinate Beef

Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade and mix thoroughly to ensure all pieces are coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but ideally 2-4 hours, or even overnight for a deeper flavor.

Cook Bulgogi

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with a little oil (if needed). Remove the beef from the marinade (along with the onions) and cook in batches for 3-5 minutes until nicely browned and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure the meat browns rather than steams.

Serve

Serve the freshly cooked Bulgogi immediately with rice, garnished with the remaining chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. You can also serve it with lettuce leaves for wrapping the meat.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 180g
Calories	250 kcal	450 kcal
Protein	20g	36g
Fat	15g	27g
Carbohydrate	8g	14g
Fiber	1g	2g
Sugar	5g	9g

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Korean Bulgogi (Thinly Sliced Marinated Beef)

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Price Category

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ingredients

Steps

Prepare Marinade

Marinate Beef

Cook Bulgogi

Serve

Extra Tips

► It's easier to slice the beef thinly if it's partially frozen.

► The Asian pear or apple in the marinade helps tenderize the meat and adds natural sweetness, don't skip it!

► Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking; cook the beef in batches to ensure it browns nicely instead of steaming.

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