Name: Korean Beef Bulgogi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ribeye or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain; 6 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 Asian pear or red apple, grated; 2 tbsp mirin (optional); 1 tbsp gochujang (optional, for spice); 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking); 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 carrot, julienned; 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or white button), sliced; 2 tbsp honey butter (1 tbsp melted butter + 1 tbsp honey, mixed); Cooked rice, for serving; Lettuce leaves or perilla leaves, for wrapping; Extra sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

Description

Experience the vibrant flavors of Korean Beef Bulgogi, featuring tender marinated beef cooked to perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs ribeye or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
6 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 Asian pear or red apple, grated
2 tbsp mirin (optional)
1 tbsp gochujang (optional, for spice)
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp finely chopped green onions
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking)
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or white button), sliced
2 tbsp honey butter (1 tbsp melted butter + 1 tbsp honey, mixed)
Cooked rice, for serving
Lettuce leaves or perilla leaves, for wrapping
Extra sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, grated Asian pear or apple, mirin (if using), gochujang (if using), and black pepper. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil.
Remove the marinated beef from the refrigerator. Add the beef in batches to the hot skillet, avoiding overcrowding. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized.
Just before the beef finishes cooking, drizzle with honey butter and quickly toss to coat.
Remove from the pan and set aside, keeping warm.
In the same pan, add sliced onions, julienned carrots, and mushrooms. Sauté for a few minutes until tender.
Serve the bulgogi with cooked rice and let everyone wrap the beef in lettuce or perilla leaves. Garnish with extra sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For a milder dish, adjust the amount of gochujang according to your heat preference.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Korean beef, bulgogi, grilled meat, quick dinner, Asian cuisine