Bulgogi – Korean BBQ Beef
This authentic Korean bulgogi recipe features thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet-savory sauce and pan-fried to perfection. It’s quick to make, packed with flavor, and better than takeout!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce use gluten-free if needed
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp grated Korean pear or Asian pear
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 medium onion thinly sliced
- 2 scallions chopped
- 1 tbsp neutral oil for cooking
- Optional: 1/4 cup julienned carrots or sliced mushrooms
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Slice partially frozen beef thinly across the grain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, grated pear, garlic, ginger, and pepper.
- Add beef and mix thoroughly with your hands or tongs to coat. Add onions and scallions.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat and add oil.
- Cook the beef in batches, without crowding the pan, 2–3 minutes per side or until browned.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 360
- Carbohydrates: 14g (5% DV)
- Protein: 28g (56% DV)
- Fat: 22g (34% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 6g (30% DV)
- Cholesterol: 65mg (22% DV)
- Sodium: 780mg (34% DV)
- Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
- Sugar: 9g