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A serving of delicious beef bulgogi with grilled vegetables.

Proven way to grow 5 Star Beef Bulgogi

This recipe provides a proven method for making delicious 5-star beef bulgogi, perfect for a flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Beef sirloin thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 4 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Grated ginger
  • 0.5 whole Asian pear grated or puréed
  • 3 stalks Green onions chopped
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Cooking oil
Optional Serve with
  • Cooked rice
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Kimchi
  • Gochujang Korean chili paste

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet
  • Grill pan

Method
 

Marinating Beef
  1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, grated Asian pear, half of the chopped green onions, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated; cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably for 2-4 hours.
Cooking Bulgogi
  1. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Once hot, add the marinated beef in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  3. Cook the beef for 2-3 minutes per side, until it is caramelized and cooked through, then repeat with the remaining beef if necessary.
Serving
  1. Garnish the cooked bulgogi with the remaining chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
  2. Serve the bulgogi immediately with cooked rice, lettuce wraps, kimchi, and gochujang if desired.

Notes

For extra tenderness, you can add a tablespoon of grated onion or kiwi to the marinade. Adjust sweetness and saltiness to your preference. Bulgogi is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.