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Bulgogi (Korean Grilled Beef)
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 480 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Korean
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).
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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
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
% 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.