4.3 from 18 votes
Korean Beef Bulgogi
A simple but flavorful marinade of soy sauce, Korean spicy paste, and sweet Asian pear makes this Korean beef bulgogi a stand out dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
430 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound flat iron steak
- 1 onion peeled, quartered and sliced
- 1 Asian pear peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 shallot chopped, small
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated fresh
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil roasted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil
- 2 green onions chopped
- sesame seeds , for serving
- white rice , for serving
Instructions
- Wrap the flat iron steak in plastic wrap and freeze for 1-2 hours to firm up.
- Thinly slice the flat iron steak across the grain into about ⅛-inch slices. Place the beef and chopped onion in a gallon freezer bag or a large bowl and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the Asian pear, shallot, garlic and grated ginger until smooth. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, gochujang and black pepper and pulse until combined. Pour into the gallon freezer bag or large bowl with the steak and onions and mix to combine. Refrigerate for 30 minutes up to overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat a cast-iron pan or large skillet over high heat and then add the oil. Add the meat, onions and marinade to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the meat begins to brown and caramelize and the onions are cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Serve with rice, kimchi, Korean pickled cucumbers and Korean glazed potatoes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
430kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
633mg
(26%)
Potassium
698mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 633mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 698mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.