How to Make Easy Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bulgogi is a classic Korean dish that features marinated beef grilled to perfection. It's a popular choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal, as it's packed with flavor and can be prepared in just a matter of minutes. This recipe for Easy Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef) is perfect for anyone looking to add some Korean flair to their dinner rotation.

One of the things that sets bulgogi apart from other grilled beef dishes is its sweet and savory marinade. The combination of soy sauce, brown...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Garnish bulgogi with dark green parts of green onions.
  • Nutrition

    226 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 844mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 316mg