Bulgogi Beef

Tender, savory, and slightly sweet, Bulgogi Beef is a classic Korean dish that's bursting with bold flavors and aromatic ingredients. This recipe features thinly sliced rib-eye or sirloin marinated in a blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil, perfectly balanced with the unique sweetness of grated Korean pear and the warmth of garlic and ginger. Stir-fried with crisp vegetables like white onion and carrots, and finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish delivers a perfect harmony of textures and tastes. Ready in under an hour, Bulgogi Beef is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, served hot over steamed rice with traditional Korean side dishes. Whether you're exploring Korean cuisine for the first time or craving a flavorful favorite, this recipe highlights the essence of Korean cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Beef rib-eye or sirloin, thinly sliced
• 80 ml Soy sauce
• 50 grams Brown sugar
• 30 ml Sesame oil
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 large Pear, grated (preferably Korean pear)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 1 medium White onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Carrot, julienned
• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil (for grilling)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated pear, minced ginger, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 2

Add the thinly sliced beef to the bowl and mix well, ensuring all the meat pieces are thoroughly coated with the marinade.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to a resealable plastic bag and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate for 2-4 hours or overnight.

Step 4

Once the beef has marinated, heat a tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the sliced white onion and julienned carrots to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 6

Increase the heat to high and add the marinated beef slices along with any remaining marinade from the bowl.

Step 7

Stir-fry the beef and vegetables for about 5-10 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Add the sliced green onions and sesame seeds to the skillet, and continue to cook for an additional minute, allowing the onions to soften and the sesame seeds to become aromatic.

Step 9

Remove the cooked bulgogi from the heat and transfer it to a serving platter.

Step 10

Serve hot with steamed rice and other Korean side dishes such as kimchi or pickled vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1056.8 grams (1056.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2144

Total Fat 153.20g	196%
Saturated Fat 47.60g	238%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.10g
Cholesterol 350mg	117%
Sodium 3496mg	152%
Total Carbohydrate 99.80g	36%
Dietary Fiber 11.70g	42%
Total Sugars 70.40g
Protein 115.30g	231%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 244mg	19%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 2484mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.6%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 17.8%