Beef Bulgogi Recipe
Beef bulgogi is a delicious Korean BBQ dish made from tender beef marinated in a sweet and savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, and sesame. Perfect for meal prep, it grills quickly and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and crisp vegetables. Serve it with a side of kimchi for an authentic touch and enjoy a flavorful, easy weeknight meal.
ESTIMATED COST : $15.75 or $3.93
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup (83 ml/grams, 2.90 ounces) light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes chili flakes, optional
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon (1-2 cloves) garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon (10 grams, 0.35 ounces) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice wine mirin
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ large pear (50 grams, 1.76 ounces) (or red apple), finely grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds lightly toasted
- 750 grams (1.50 pounds) thinly sliced beef such as sirloin, ribeye, tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons neutral flavored oil or as needed
- 1 Small 90 grams, 3.17 ounces brown onion finely chopped
- ½ cup (60 grams, 2.20 ounces) carrot, diced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, red pepper flakes (if using), ginger, garlic, sesame oil, sugar, rice wine (mirin), salt and pepper.
- Fold through the pear and sesame seeds. Mix until just combined.
- Add the beef pieces, coat well. Cover, place in fridge, and marinate beef for at least 20 minutes (overnight for best flavor).
- Heat oil in a frying pan. Once hot, add the chopped onion and carrots, and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the beef pieces (including the marinade). Cook for about 3 - 5 minutes or until the beef is cooked through and browned. Stir occasionally. Turn off heat.
- Serve with rice, and a sprinkling of extra sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serveCalories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 37gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 1565mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11g
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