Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Beef Bulgogi, a classic Korean dish renowned for its sweet and savory marinade. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender sirloin beef, marinated in a delicious blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, then grilled to perfection. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, Beef Bulgogi is versatile enough to be served over steamed rice or wrapped in fresh lettuce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste, optional)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Lettuce leaves (for serving, optional)
- Steamed rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and gochujang (if using). Mix until sugar dissolves.
- Add thinly sliced beef to the marinade and coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat with vegetable oil. Remove excess marinade from beef before adding it in a single layer.
- Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes until cooked through and caramelized.
- Serve immediately with lettuce leaves for wrapping and steamed rice on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg