How to Make Bulgogi Beef (Korean-Style Barbecue) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bulgogi is a popular Korean dish that features thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savory sauce before being grilled to perfection. This Korean-style barbecue dish is known for its tender and flavorful meat, making it a favorite among food enthusiasts worldwide.

The word "bulgogi" is derived from the Korean words bul ("fire") and gogi ("meat"), which reflects the traditional method of cooking the dish over an open flame. The marinade typically consists of soy sauce, sugar, ses...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds boneless beef short ribs, sliced across the grain in 1/8-inch thick slices
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely crushed
  • ¼ cup grated yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, or to taste
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Asian pear
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing skillet
  • 2 cups hot steamed rice, or as needed
  • 2 sliced green onion tops for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Mix garlic, grated onion, grated ginger, toasted sesame oil, and brown sugar together in a mixing bowl. Stir in grated pear, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
  • Transfer meat to marinade and toss to coat on all sides. Cover and refrigerate, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Season meat with salt and a drizzle of vegetable oil. Toss.
  • Brush a cast iron skillet with a little vegetable oil and place over high heat. When the skillet is very hot, add beef in a single layer and cook until meat begins to caramelize around the edges and moisture begins to evaporate, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve over hot rice and top with green onion slices.
  • Nutrition

    998 cal.

    • Total Fat: 67g
    • Saturated Fat: 24g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 2394mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 619mg