Description
Beef Bulgogi is a beloved Korean dish, featuring tender marinated beef grilled to perfection. This quick and easy recipe boasts a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that will have your family and friends clamoring for more. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, Beef Bulgogi is versatile enough to be served over steamed rice or wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- Optional: 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and optional gochujang until well combined.
- Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade and ensure each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for best results).
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Remove excess marinade from the beef slices before placing them in the pan in a single layer.
- Cook the beef for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and caramelized. Serve immediately with lettuce leaves and steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg