Description
Korean BBQ Beef, or Bulgogi, is a classic Korean dish featuring thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet, savory, and garlicky soy-based sauce. It’s cooked quickly over high heat to achieve delicious caramelized edges. Served over rice or in lettuce wraps, it’s the perfect blend of fast, flavorful, and versatile.
Ingredients
1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 Asian pear (or 1/2 apple), finely grated
2 green onions, chopped (plus more for garnish)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Slice semi-frozen beef across the grain into 1/8-inch thin strips.
2. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, grated pear, black pepper, and green onions.
3. Add sliced beef to the bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
4. Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Cook the beef in batches without overcrowding. Sear on one side for 1-2 minutes, then stir-fry until fully cooked.
6. Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
For ultra-thin beef slices, partially freeze the steak for 30–45 minutes before slicing.
Marinating overnight deepens the flavor and enhances tenderness.
Cook in a single layer for best caramelization—don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared or grilled
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg