Description
Beef Bulgogi is a mouthwatering Korean dish that showcases thinly sliced, marinated beef grilled to perfection. This quick and easy recipe delivers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With a marinade made from soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil, each tender bite bursts with flavor. Serve it over steamed rice or wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for an authentic experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin beef
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup pear or apple puree
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and pear puree to create the marinade.
- Add the sliced beef to the marinade and ensure each piece is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove beef from marinade (reserve marinade) and grill for about 3 minutes on each side until browned and caramelized.
- Optionally add sliced bell peppers or onions during the last minute of cooking.
- Serve hot over rice or in lettuce wraps, drizzling with reserved marinade if desired.
Notes
– For extra flavor, experiment with adding mushrooms or carrots to your marinade.
– Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg