Description
Korean Beef Bulgogi is a deliciously tender and flavorful dish featuring marinated beef strips grilled to perfection. This easy-to-follow recipe brings the vibrant tastes of Korean cuisine to your kitchen, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its sweet and savory marinade, Bulgogi not only satisfies hunger but also creates cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Add beef slices and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the grill or pan: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the beef: Remove beef from marinade (reserve some marinade). Place beef in a single layer on the grill or pan and cook for about 3 minutes without moving. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until medium-rare.
- Finish with reserved marinade: Add a splash of reserved marinade to deglaze the pan, tossing everything together for about 30 seconds before removing from heat.
- Serve: Enjoy with rice or lettuce wraps, garnished with additional green onions or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked beef (113g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added crunch, serve with fresh vegetables like bell peppers or carrots. Substitute flank steak with chicken or tofu for different protein options. Marinate overnight for deeper flavor infusion.