Bulgogi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
277 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Bulgogi
Description
This Bulgogi recipe begins with a marinade blending soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, grated Asian pear, garlic, and sesame oil, creating a balance of savory, sweet, umami, and fruity notes. The thinly sliced beef and vegetables are combined with the marinade and massaged to ensure even coating and penetration.
Cooking involves stir-frying portions of the beef and onions in a hot cast iron skillet without overcrowding, allowing the meat to sear quickly and maintain tenderness. The sliced green onions caramelize slightly in the pan, adding mild onion sweetness. Once cooked through and the beef has lost its pinkness, the dish is plated and finished with a sprinkle of fresh green onions and sesame seeds for additional flavor and garnish.
Bulgogi serves well with rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves, showcasing the marinated beef's rich, complex flavor and slightly caramelized edges balanced by the aromatic garnishes.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 Asian pear
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 lb beef sliced
- 1 small yellow onion sliced
- 3 talks green onions
Garnish
- green onions sliced
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, pear, garlic, and sesame oil. Blend until fully combined.
- To a large bowl, add the sliced beef, sliced onions, green onions, and the marinade. I like to used a gloved hand to massage to combine everything. Set aside to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add just enough meat, onions, and scallions to cover the pan. You do not want to overcrowd the pan or the beef will not get a nice sear. Allow the beef to cook for a few seconds untouched before using a pair of chopsticks to stir-fry the meat. Move the meat quickly around the pan as it’s super thin and will cook quickly.
- Cook until the beef is no longer pink and transfer to a plate. Continue with the rest of the beef. Keep the onions in the pan if you want them more caramelized.
- When everything is cooked through, serve with some more scallions sliced on top and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 668mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 537mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 101IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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