Description
Authentic Korean Beef Bulgogi is a savory and slightly sweet dish featuring thinly sliced beef marinated in a flavorful mix of soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and onions. It’s quick to cook and deeply satisfying, perfect for rice bowls, lettuce wraps, or stir-fries.
Ingredients
- 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin or ribeye
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or 1/2 grated Asian pear
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium onion, pureed
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place thinly sliced beef in a large mixing bowl.
- In a blender or food processor, puree the onion. Combine with soy sauce, brown sugar or grated pear, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Pour the marinade over the beef and mix until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add neutral oil.
- Cook the beef in batches, spreading it out to sear rather than steam, about 2–3 minutes per side until browned and caramelized.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Add sliced mushrooms or carrots for extra texture.
- Mix in gochujang or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use the bulgogi in rice bowls, wraps, or stir-fried dishes.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze raw beef in marinade.
- No grill needed—a skillet works perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
