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A Korean-style Beef Bulgogi recipe featuring a plate of tender beef and rice topped with a fried egg.

Authentic Korean Beef Bulgogi

Our Authentic Korean Beef Bulgogi is marinated in a blend of savory Asian ingredients and then grilled to perfection. The marinade makes the beef incredibly flavorful, tender, and slightly sweet. It's a delicious, classic Korean dish that's easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Cost $25
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4
Calories 460 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill or griddle pan
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 500 grams beef rib-eye or sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion medium, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
    2 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • Add the beef, onion, and green onions to the marinade. Mix well to ensure every piece is coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
    500 grams beef, 2 green onions, 1 onion
  • Preheat your grill or griddle pan over medium-high heat.
  • Grill the marinated beef in a single layer (do this in batches if necessary), for 1-2 minutes on each side or until it reaches your desired doneness.
  • Garnish the Bulgogi with sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot with rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves.
    1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Notes

The key to Bulgogi is the marination process. Allow the meat to marinate for at least an hour, or better yet, overnight for maximum flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 1707mgPotassium: 482mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin B1: 0.1mgVitamin B2: 0.3mgVitamin B3: 7mgVitamin B5: 1mgVitamin B6: 1mgVitamin B12: 3µgVitamin C: 4mgVitamin D: 0.1µgVitamin E: 1mgVitamin K: 16µgCalcium: 63mgCopper: 0.2mgFolate: 25µgIron: 4mgManganese: 0.3mgMagnesium: 45mgPhosphorus: 261mgZinc: 6mg
Keyword Asian, Beef, Dairy-Free, Easy, Grilled, Korean
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