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🥢 Korean BBQ Beef (Bulgogi) Recipe

Bulgogi, or Korean BBQ Beef, is a classic Korean dish made with thinly sliced beef marinated in a rich, umami-packed sauce featuring soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and a touch of sweetness. It's quick to cook, bursting with flavor, and perfect served with rice, lettuce wraps, or noodles.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 🍚 Authentic Korean flavor in under 30 minutes
  • 🔥 Perfect for grilling, pan-searing, or stir-frying
  • 🥢 Thinly sliced beef = fast and flavorful
  • 🧄 Garlicky, sweet, and savory marinade
  • 🌯 Versatile: serve with rice, wraps, or in bowls

📝 Ingredients

For the bulgogi marinade:

  • 500g (1 lb) ribeye or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or mirin
  • 1/2 small onion, grated
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped

Optional additions:

  • 1/2 small pear or apple, grated (for tenderness and sweetness)
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a spicy kick

🍽️ Instructions

1. Slice the Beef

  • Slice beef very thinly across the grain (easier if partially frozen for 20 minutes).
  • Place slices in a bowl or resealable bag.

2. Make the Marinade

  • In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, vinegar, grated onion, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and optional pear or gochujang.

3. Marinate

  • Pour marinade over beef, mix well to coat evenly.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2–4 hours (or overnight for max flavor).

4. Cook the Bulgogi

  • Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Lightly oil the pan and cook beef in batches, 1–2 minutes per side, until caramelized and cooked through.
  • Avoid overcrowding for best results.

👩‍🍳 Tips & Variations

  • Use chicken, pork, or tofu as substitutes.
  • Add sliced mushrooms or carrots to the marinade for more texture.
  • For extra char, cook on an outdoor grill or broiler.
  • Serve it spicy with a dollop of gochujang or kimchi on the side.

🍚 Serving Suggestions

Serve Korean BBQ beef with:

  • Steamed white or sticky rice
  • Lettuce leaves or perilla leaves for wraps
  • Kimchi, pickled radish, or banchan
  • A fried egg or noodles for a bulgogi rice bowl

📦 Storage Tips

  • Store cooked bulgogi in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Marinated uncooked beef can be frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat quickly in a hot skillet for best texture.

🔥 Similar Recipes to Korean BBQ Beef Recipe

1. Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Marinated bulgogi beef served over rice with veggies.
Why similar: Same bulgogi flavors but in bowl form.

2. Korean BBQ Chicken (Dak Bulgogi)

Chicken marinated in soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and gochujang.
Why similar: Same Korean BBQ marinade technique, different protein.

3. Korean Short Ribs (Galbi)

Flanken-cut ribs marinated in a sweet–savory Korean BBQ sauce.
Why similar: Uses the classic bulgogi-style marinade.

4. Korean Beef Stir-Fry

Quick stir-fry with thin-sliced beef, veggies, soy, garlic, and sesame.
Why similar: Same flavor profile but cooked quicker with vegetables.

5. Spicy Gochujang Beef

Beef cooked in gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, and honey.
Why similar: Korean sweet-spicy flavors close to bulgogi but a spicier version.

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