Korean Beef Bulgogi
Korean Beef Bulgogi is a popular dish featuring marinated beef, known for its tender texture and rich flavor, often served with rice and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 45 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 minutes mins
Total Time 51 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 290 kcal
Essential Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak Thinly sliced against the grain for tenderness.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Adds savory depth to the marinade.
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar For a touch of sweetness.
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil Gives a nutty flavor.
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic Adds a fragrant kick.
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger Provides a warm, spicy note.
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Adds acidity.
- 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean red chili paste.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For cooking the beef.
- 1/4 cup green onions Chopped for garnish.
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Toasted for a crunchy finish.
Marinate the beef by combining soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, rice vinegar, and gochujang in a bowl. Add the sliced beef and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the vegetables by chopping green onions and any optional vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Cook the marinated beef for about 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Serve the beef on a platter, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, alongside rice and lettuce leaves.
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 18g
Keyword beef, bulgogi, marinated beef