Best 9 Best Bulgoki Korean Barbeque Beef Recipes

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Searching for an authentic and delectable Korean barbecue beef dish? Look no further! With its tantalizing flavors, tender texture, and crowd-pleasing appeal, bulgogi is a dish that will satisfy any palate. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the enticing journey of making the best bulgoki korean barbeque beef, exploring the necessary ingredients, the art of marinating, and the optimal cooking methods. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BULGOGI (KOREAN BBQ BEEF)



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Most Bulgogi recipes call for crushed pear. This is for tenderizing the meat. My boyfriend's Korean mother says Coca-Cola® can also be used for the same purpose. This recipe uses very thin-sliced meat so tenderization isn't necessary. Sugar is used instead.

Provided by KDC860

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions, chopped, dark green parts separated from white and light green parts
⅓ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds beef sirloin steak, cut very thin using kitchen shears
1 teaspoon honey, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine yellow onion, white and light green parts of green onions, soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl until marinade is well mixed. Add steak slices to marinade; cover and refrigerate, 1 hour to 1 day.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook and stir steak and marinade together in the hot skillet, adding honey to caramelize the steak, until steak is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Garnish bulgogi with green parts of green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 844.2 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

BULGOGI BEEF (KOREAN-STYLE BARBECUE)



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In the best examples I've had of beef bulgogi in Korean restaurants, the meat, while tender, still had a little bit of chewiness to it. You can control texture by the thickness or thinness of the slices and how long you marinate them. But this is a fairly fast-acting marinade, so I go with an hour or two.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¼ pounds boneless beef short ribs, sliced across the grain in 1/8-inch thick slices
4 cloves garlic, finely crushed
¼ cup grated yellow onion
1 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon light brown sugar, or to taste
⅓ cup freshly grated Asian pear
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing skillet
2 cups hot steamed rice, or as needed
2 sliced green onion tops for garnish

Steps:

  • Mix garlic, grated onion, grated ginger, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar together in a mixing bowl. Stir in grated pear, soy sauce, and chile flakes.
  • Transfer meat to marinade and toss to coat on all sides. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
  • Season meat with salt and a drizzle of vegetable oil. Toss.
  • Brush a cast iron skillet with a little vegetable oil and place over high heat. When skillet is very hot, add beef in a single layer and cook until meat begins to caramelize around the edges and moisture begins to evaporate, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve over hot rice and top with green onion slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 997.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63.4 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 66.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 24.4 g, Sodium 2394 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

BULGOGI (KOREAN BBQ BEEF)



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How to make the most delicious bulgogi (Korean BBQ beef) from scratch. Don't forget to read my best cooking tips from above!

Provided by Sue | My Korean Kitchen

Categories     Main

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

800 g rib eye ((1.76 pounds) or top sirloin (or any tender prime beef cut), thinly sliced, 2mm to 3mm (1/8 inch) thickness)
1 onion ((130 g / 4.6 ounces), optional, peeled & thinly sliced)
2 stalks green onion ((55 g / 2 ounces), optional, thinly sliced)
1/2 carrot ((55 g / 2 ounces), optional, peeled & thinly sliced)
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 Tbsp cooking oil ((I used rice bran oil))
6 Tbsp soy sauce ((I use regular Kikkoman soy sauce))
3 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp rice wine ((mirin))
1 red apple (or asian pear (155 g / 5.5 ounces))
1/2 onion ((80 g / 2.8 ounces))
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blend the marinade ingredients in a mixer or food processor until smooth. Set aside.
  • Place the thinly sliced meat in a mixing bowl and pour the marinade over it. Mix them well together while gently massaging the meat with your hands. (Wearing a food prep glove is very handy here!)Add the sesame oil and mix it into the meat. (I prefer adding the sesame oil separately as opposed to mixing it in the marinade sauce. I read somewhere that the oil can prevent the other sauce getting absorbed effectively into the meat.)Cover the bowl with cling wrap (or move the marinated meat into a glass container with a lid) and marinate the meat for at least 4 hours in the fridge. (If you have more time, you can also marinate it overnight to deepen the flavour even more).
  • Preheat a skillet / bbq grill on medium high heat until well heated. Add the cooking oil and spread it well. Add the meat (and vegetables) and cook it on medium high to high heat for 3 to 5 mins (until the meat and vegetables cook to your desired doneness). Toss in the sesame seeds and stir them quickly.
  • Serve the bulgogi with steamed rice and other Korean side dishes. (refer above for more tips)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 47 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Sodium 1633 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BULGOGI (KOREAN BARBEQUE BEEF)



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Mmmmmh, I enjoyed my mum's cooking for many, many years. Having moved away from home, I needed to learn how to cook Korean dishes asap. I experimented a little bit, knowing what the basic ingredients for Bulgogi were and voila! This is a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth beef dish, perfect with steamed rice!

Provided by TableTennis

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 11h30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound beef sirloin
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Korean cooking wine
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon crushed ginger
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon kiwi pulp
½ onion, chopped
4 spring onions, trimmed and chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Wrap beef in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Cut frozen beef at an angle into very thin slices.
  • Combine soy sauce, cooking wine, white sugar, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Mix in beef slices. Stir in kiwi pulp, onion, and spring onions. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let beef marinate in the refrigerator, about 2 hours.
  • Stir sesame oil into marinade. Continue marinating beef in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in beef and marinade; cook and stir until beef is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 120.6 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1541.3 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

BULGOGI (KOREAN BARBECUED BEEF)



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds sirloin or flank steak
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Asian (dark) sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine or sherry
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 scallions, minced
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled, crushed and finely chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head red leaf lettuce, separated into leaves, washed and dried
Sliced green chilies
Whole peeled and sliced garlic cloves
Bean paste
Pepper paste
White rice

Steps:

  • Score the meat, if necessary, and place between two pieces of plastic wrap, pound lightly with meat pounder, lightly, to tenderize. Slice the meat on the diagonal into thin strips. Place the meat in a shallow non-reactive baking dish. In a large bowl combine the marinade ingredients and pour them over the meat, mixing well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. Preheat the grill. Remove the meat from the marinade. Over high heat grill for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until meat is nicely browned. Alternately, the meat may be cooked in a very hot frying pan. Wrap a few pieces of beef in a lettuce leaf and all or any of the garnishes. Eat at once.;
  • Julienned scallions mixed with chopped red leaf lettuce, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, black pepper .
  • Daikon julienned with vinegar, pickled radish, carrot, julienned .

BEST BULGOKI - KOREAN BARBEQUE BEEF



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This is the best bulgoki recipe I've come up with--adapted from a few different ones. It is very forgiving and you can adjust sweetness and spiciness as you prefer. Serve over rice.

Provided by mollymayo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 8h24m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 scallions, chopped
½ cup coarsely grated pear
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or more to taste
4 cloves garlic, grated
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chile paste)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)

Steps:

  • Whisk scallions, pear, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, garlic, lime juice, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add beef; coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Transfer beef slices from marinade to preheated grill, reserving marinade; cook until no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Place beef in a serving dish.
  • Place marinade in a saucepan with soy sauce, water, gochujang, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon mirin. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened to sauce consistency, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour sauce over beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1942.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

BULGOGI (KOREAN BARBECUED BEEF)



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Marinated beef strips and vegetables are barbecued or broiled. Best served over rice, with egg rolls and Korean cucumber salad (from this site)!!

Provided by Paula Stotts

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 3h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1 pound beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1 green onion, chopped
½ yellow onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, sugar, salt, black pepper, and MSG. Place beef, carrots, and onions in the bag; seal, and shake to coat the vegetables and beef with the sauce. Refrigerate for at least 2 1/2 hours. I prefer to marinate mine overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Remove meat and vegetables from marinade, and place on a large sheet of aluminum foil; seal. Discard marinade.
  • Place on grill, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 60.5 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1054.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

KOREAN-STYLE BBQ BEEF RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ribeye steak, onion, garlic cloves, pear, spring onions, brown sugar, black pepper, soy sauce, sesame oil, canola oil, sesame seed, cooked rice, Banchan (Korean side dishes)

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ lb ribeye steak, or any other well-marbled, tender cut
1 onion, 1/2 roughly chopped and 1/2 thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic cloves
½ pear, peeled and roughly chopped
3 spring onions, 1 cut into pieces and 2 sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon sesame seed, for serving
2 cups cooked rice, for serving
Banchan (Korean side dishes), for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Slice the beef as thinly as you can, then set aside in a large bowl. Using frozen or cold beef will make the slicing easier.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend the onion chunks, garlic, pear, green onion pieces, brown sugar, pepper, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth.
  • Pour the marinade over the beef, add the thinly sliced onion, then mix to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pat the meat dry.
  • Being careful not to crowd the pan, sear the marinated beef and onions until browned. Sprinkle with the sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Serve with rice and side dishes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1281 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 67 grams, Sugar 21 grams

BULGOGI: KOREAN BBQ



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A wonderfully marinated Korean beef dish. Kimchi, white sticky rice, whole cabbage leaves and assorted pickled vegetables make a wonderful accompaniment. Optionally, add an assortment of vegetables to beef marinade.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time P1DT10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs boneless rib eye steaks, cut into very thin slices 5-6" long x 2" wide (I use Black Angus)
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, crushed/chopped fine
3 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon korean sesame oil

Steps:

  • Mix beef& sugar, let rest 2 minutes, then add remaining ingredients.
  • Toss well and let stand 1 hr at room temp or overnight in the refrigerator to allow the meat to mature- better the longer it marinates!
  • Preheat a large, heavy skillet over moderate heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add beef, a few slices at a time, and sear without oil for 2-3 minutes at most.
  • Or, grill beef in very hot gas or electric broiler.
  • Serve immediately with white sticky rice and an assortment of side dishes.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your bulgogi will be. Look for fresh, well-marbled beef, and use a good quality soy sauce and sesame oil.
  • Slice the beef thinly. This will help it cook evenly and quickly.
  • Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes. This will help the flavors to penetrate the meat.
  • Cook the beef over high heat. This will help to caramelize the beef and give it a nice crust.
  • Don't overcook the beef. Bulgogi should be cooked until it is just cooked through, otherwise it will become tough.
  • Serve bulgogi with a variety of side dishes. Some popular side dishes include rice, kimchi, and japchae.

Conclusion:

Bulgogi is a delicious and versatile Korean dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great meal to prepare for a special occasion or for a casual weeknight dinner. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make bulgogi at home that is just as good as what you would get at a restaurant. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give bulgogi a try. You won't be disappointed!

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