Description
Discover the irresistible allure of Korean Beef Bulgogi with this easy-to-follow recipe. This classic Korean dish features tender, marinated beef grilled to perfection, enhanced by a sweet-savory marinade that combines soy sauce, brown sugar, and honey butter. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this bulgogi is not only delicious but also versatile—serve it in lettuce wraps, over rice, or as part of a Korean BBQ spread. With minimal prep time and simple cooking methods, you’ll impress your family and friends with this authentic flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ribeye or sirloin steak
- 6 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp honey butter (1 tbsp melted butter + 1 tbsp honey)
- Optional: Gochujang for spice
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional gochujang.
- Add thinly sliced beef to the marinade; let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat; add neutral oil.
- Cook marinated beef in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized.
- Drizzle honey butter over beef before removing from heat.
- Serve hot with rice and lettuce leaves for wrapping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg