Description
Beef Bulgogi is a classic Korean dish featuring thin slices of beef marinated in a savory-sweet blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Grilled or stir-fried, it’s a flavorful favorite enjoyed with rice, lettuce wraps, or traditional Korean sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 green onions (chopped, dark green parts separated from white and light green parts)
- 1/4 yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin steak (cut very thin)
- 1 teaspoon honey (or to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure beef is thinly sliced.
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, white and light green onion parts, yellow onion, sugar, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, and black pepper.
- Add sliced beef to the marinade and mix to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated beef (with marinade), cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until the beef is fully cooked and slightly caramelized. Add honey towards the end of cooking for extra glaze.
- Remove from heat and garnish with the dark green parts of green onions.
- Serve hot over steamed rice, in lettuce wraps, or with Korean side dishes.
Notes
- Marinate beef overnight for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Ensure skillet is hot before cooking to avoid steaming the meat.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Ribeye or flank steak can be used instead of sirloin.
- Grilling the beef adds a delicious smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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