Name: Korean Beef Bulgogi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ribeye or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain; 6 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 Asian pear or red apple, grated; 2 tbsp mirin (optional); 1 tbsp gochujang (optional, for spice); 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking); 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 carrot, julienned; 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or white button), sliced; 2 tbsp honey butter (1 tbsp melted butter + 1 tbsp honey, mixed); Cooked rice, for serving; Lettuce leaves or perilla leaves, for wrapping; Extra sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

Description

A tender and flavorful dish made with marinated beef, perfect for weeknight dinners and festive gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs ribeye or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
6 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 Asian pear or red apple, grated
2 tbsp mirin (optional)
1 tbsp gochujang (optional, for spice)
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp finely chopped green onions
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking)
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or white button), sliced
2 tbsp honey butter (1 tbsp melted butter + 1 tbsp honey, mixed)
Cooked rice, for serving
Lettuce leaves or perilla leaves, for wrapping
Extra sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, grated Asian pear or apple, mirin, gochujang, and black pepper. Mix well, then add the beef slices. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of neutral oil.
Add the marinated beef in batches, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized.
Toss in the sliced onions, julienned carrots, and mushrooms until tender between beef batches.
Drizzle with honey butter before removing from heat, tossing quickly to coat.
Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

For best results, slice the beef against the grain for tenderness and marinate longer for deeper flavor. Serve with lettuce leaves for an authentic experience.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Korean, Beef, Bulgogi, Quick, Easy, Dinner, Stir-Fry