Description
This easy homemade Tender Beef Bulgogi Recipe brings the flavors of Korean BBQ to your kitchen, featuring savory marinated beef infused with sesame and scallions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) beef (ribeye or sirloin)
- thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce (naturally brewed)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1/4 cup (60g) grated Asian pear or apple
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3–4 scallions
- thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Optional: 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated Asian pear or apple, rice vinegar, ground black pepper, and grated ginger (if using).
- Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef, cooking until caramelized and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in sliced scallions and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For best results, marinate the beef for a few hours or overnight. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Tender Beef Bulgogi, Easy Bulgogi Recipe, Homemade Korean BBQ, Beef Recipe, Sesame Beef, Scallions