5 from 72 votes
Bulgogi Beef Recipe
Bulgogi Beef features thinly sliced lean steak marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, green onions, black pepper, and spicy sriracha. The marination softens the meat and imparts a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. The beef is quickly seared in a hot wok, producing caramelized edges and tender strips, making this dish a classic Korean-style preparation with a richly seasoned profile.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
16 mins
Total Time
31 mins
Servings:
5
Calories:
295 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean steak frozen (I used New York Strips)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 bunch green onions whites and greens separated, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or gochujang Korean chile paste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- While the steak is frozen, trim the fat and slice paper-thin. Frozen meat is much easier to cut thin than thawed meat.
- Place the steak strips in a large bowl and top with: Soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chopped onion whites, pepper, and sriracha. Toss to coat and allow the steak to thaw and marinate for 45-60 minutes.
- Heat a wok (or large skillet) to high heat. Use tongs to transfer half of the meat to the hot wok. Spread the steak pieces around the skillet and allow them to sear on one side before using the tongs to move them around and caramelize on all sides. Once the juices have evaporated and the steak has a nice brown color, remove from the wok, 5-8 minutes.
- Cover the cooked steak to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining meat, and throw out the leftover marinade. Serve warm, sprinkled with the reserved green onion tops and sesame seeds.
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Notes
- Store leftover bulgogi in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.75cup
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
971mg
(40%)
Potassium
567mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
25IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 971mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.