Easy Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)

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Bulgogi, or Korean barbecued beef, is made with marinated sliced beef. Most recipes call for crushed pear to tenderize the meat. My boyfriend's Korean mother says Coca-Cola can also be used for the same purpose. This recipe uses very thinly-sliced sirloin steak, so tenderization isn't necessary. It's delicious served with rice, lettuce leaves, and chile paste or kimchi.

Submitted by KDC860
Updated on September 15, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup soy sauce

  • 2 green onions, chopped, dark green parts separated from white and light green parts

  • ¼ yellow onion, thinly sliced

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • ¼ teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes

  • ¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ pounds beef sirloin steak, cut very thin using kitchen shears

  • 1 teaspoon honey, or to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Whisk soy sauce, white and light green parts of green onions, yellow onion, sugar, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl.

    an overhead shot of soy sauce, white and light green parts of green onions, yellow onion, sugar, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, and black pepper combined in a bowl

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  3. Add steak slices and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or up to 1 day.

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  4. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook and stir steak and marinade together in the hot skillet, adding honey to caramelize the steak, until steak is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

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  5. Garnish bulgogi with dark green parts of green onions.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

226 Calories
10g Fat
11g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 226
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 844mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 21g 43%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 316mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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