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Beef Bulgogi Recipe (Homemade Korean BBQ Beef)
Bulgogi is the ultimate Korean bbq beef recipe with thinly sliced beef marinated in a flavorful sauce then grilled or stir fried, so easy to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 462 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Korean , American
Ingredients
FOR THE BULGOGI SAUCE / MARINADE
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons Gochujang Korean fermented chili paste
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or use brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped ginger
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onions minced
- 1 Asian pear peeled and minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (Gochugaru - Korean red pepper flakes - preferred)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 spicy red pepper minced optional, for hotter bulgogi sauce
FOR THE BEEF BULGOGI
- 1.5 pounds ribeye steak, sliced thinly or cubed (You can use other cuts of beef. See recipe notes.)
- FOR SERVING: Spicy red pepper flakes, sliced green onion, sliced hot peppers, toasted sesame seeds, hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Whisk all of the bulgogi sauce ingredients together in a large bowl. (If using Asian pear, use a blender to process all of the ingredients for a smoother marinade.)
- Add the sliced ribeye steak and marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for more flavor development.
- Heat your grill, cast iron grill pan or wok to medium high heat with a lightly oiled surface. Grill or stir fry the beef for 5-6 minutes for medium-rare, stirring or flipping often, or longer until done to your liking.
- Garnish with green onions, sliced peppers, red chili flake and toasted sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Serve your bulgogi on lettuce leaves or over rice. Works well with noodles, also.
- Serve your bulgogi on lettuce leaves or over rice. Works well with noodles, also.
Nutrition Information
Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
1130mg
(47%)
Potassium
577mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
642IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1130mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 642IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.