Description
A quick and savory Korean Beef Bulgogi recipe that features thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and salty sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds Beef Ribeye or Sirloin (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced)
- ½ Asian Pear or Apple (grated)
- 2 stalks Green Onion (sliced)
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ medium White Onion (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Optional Gochujang
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
- In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, grated pear, green onions, black pepper, and gochujang (if using).
- Add beef and mix to coat. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Lightly oil the skillet or pan to prevent sticking and encourage browning.
- Remove beef from marinade and shake off excess liquid.
- Add beef and onions in batches to the hot pan. Sear each batch for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until caramelized and cooked through.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and extra sliced green onions.
- Serve hot over steamed rice, in lettuce wraps, or alongside kimchi and pickled radish.
Notes
A very hot pan gives the best brown color. Marinating longer makes the meat more tender. Cook in batches to maintain temperature.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg