Bulgogi (Korean Grilled Beef)
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4.8
291 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
480 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Bulgogi (Korean Grilled Beef)
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Bulgogi is a classic Korean grilled beef recipe that makes a mouthwatering dinner or lunch. It‘s easy to make on a BBQ grill or stovetop griddle, too. Serve the tender pieces of marinated and caramelized meat alongside steamed rice and kimchi, or wrap the leftovers in your onigirazu.
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Ingredients
- ½ onion
- 3 green onions/scallions
- 4 inches carrot
- 1½ lb thinly sliced beef (chuck or ribeye) (or use tenderloin or top sirloin; if you can’t find thinly sliced beef, see how to thinly slice meat at home)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds (for the garnish)
Bulgogi Marinade
- 4 Tbsp Korean soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar (don’t substitute with honey as it burns easily)
- 8 cloves garlic (4 tsp, minced)
- ½ Asian pear (4 Tbsp, grated; or substitute with Fuji apple, kiwi, or fresh (not canned) pineapple)
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Make the bulgogi marinade. To a large bowl, add 4 Tbsp Korean soy sauce, 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil, 3 Tbsp brown sugar, and 8 cloves garlic (crushed or minced).
- Grate ½ Asian pear into the bowl.
- Add freshly ground black pepper and mix it all together.
- Cut ½ onion into thin slices. Cut 3 green onions/scallions into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces and then cut in half lengthwise.
- Using a peeler, peel 4 inches carrot into thin ribbons or strips (or slice thinly). Add the onion, green onions, and carrot to the marinade, and mix all together.
- Add 1½ lb thinly sliced beef (chuck or ribeye) to the marinade, separating each slice. Mix it all together to coat with the marinade. I wear plastic gloves and mix thoroughly by hand.
- Set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight (recommended).
To Cook
- Heat a large skillet (I use a cast iron grill pan here) over medium-high eat. When it‘s hot, add 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil.
- Add the marinated beef in a single layer. Grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the meat to a plate and sprinkle with ½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds.
To Serve
- If you have a single-serving cast iron plate, you can use it to keep the meat warm for a longer time. Enjoy!
To Store
- You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to a month.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
480kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
582mg
(24%)
Potassium
603mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2215IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 603mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2215IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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291 reviews
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