Best 8 Best Korean Bulgogi Recipes

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Korean bulgogi, a delectable and renowned dish of Korean cuisine, entices taste buds with its explosion of flavors. This savory dish, often prepared with tender marinated beef, is not just a meal but an experience that showcases the harmony of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy notes. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, embarking on a journey to find the best Korean bulgogi recipe can be an exciting adventure. With countless variations and cooking techniques to choose from, this article aims to guide you through the maze of recipes, helping you uncover the secrets of creating an unforgettable Korean bulgogi dish that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

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AUTHENTIC KOREAN BULGOGI



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This is the Korean Bul-Go-Gi recipe I've learned from my mother who lives in Korea. I've made this dish many times and got raves every time. Yummy!

Provided by Minyoung

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white cooking wine
1 cup pear juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
½ pound fresh mushrooms, halved
½ onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the beef in a bowl, and pour in the cooking wine, pear juice, and black pepper. Stir to combine, and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, green onion, and sesame seeds, and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • Remove the beef from the marinade, and discard the marinade. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on the heated grill, and lay the beef slices separately on the foil. Place the mushrooms and onion on another part of the foil. Cook the beef slices until they are evenly brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with cooked mushrooms and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1018.3 mg, Sugar 14.5 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 .

KOREAN BEEF BULGOGI



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A super easy recipe for Korean BBQ beef with the most flavorful marinade! The thin slices of meat cook quickly, and it's so tender!!!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     asian inspired

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds boneless rib eye steak
1/2 small pear, peeled and coarsely grated
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Wrap steak in plastic wrap, and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Unwrap and slice across the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices. In a medium bowl, combine pear, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and gochujang. In a gallon size Ziploc bag, combine soy sauce mixture and steak; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.* Working in batches, add steak to the grill pan in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until charred and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and steak. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

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

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 BBQ RIB EYE) RECIPE BY TASTY



Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Rib Eye) Recipe by Tasty image

Can't get enough of BTS? Try one of J-Hope's favorite foods: Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Rib Eye). It's one of the most popular types of Korean barbecue meats and goes great with rice. You can't go wrong with bulgogi!

Provided by Jasmine Pak

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lb marbled rib eye steak, thinly sliced
1 medium white onion, roughly chopped, plus 1, thinly sliced, divided
1 asian pear, peeled, cored, and chopped
10 cloves garlic
1 piece ginger, peeled
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup sesame oil
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
4 green onions, roughly chopped, plus 1, chopped, divided
vegetable oil, for cooking
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
white rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Pat the steak with paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. Transfer the steak to an airtight container.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the roughly chopped white onion, Asian pear, garlic, ginger, ½ cup brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the marinade over the beef. Add the thinly sliced white onion and roughly chopped green onions and mix well to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a Korean barbecue griddle or medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, add the bulgogi and cook for about 3 minutes, or until browned. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until browned on the other side.
  • Transfer the bulgogi to a plate and top with the chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds. Serve with rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1274 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 89 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 88 grams, Sugar 23 grams

KOREAN BULGOGI BOLOGNESE



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In this recipe, Korean grilled barbecue meets Bolognese, the classic Italian meat sauce. Ground beef is simmered in a sauce that starts with a traditional base of sautéed onion, carrots and celery, to which scallions, garlic, ginger and soy sauce are added. As the sauce cooks, the flavors of the tomato paste and soy sauce meld, creating a deeply salty-sweet mixture, while the addition of chopped mushrooms provides depth and complexity. Be sure to use egg pasta here as the richness contrasts nicely with the sauce.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons safflower or canola oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped carrot
1 cup finely chopped celery
7 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons peeled, minced ginger
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound ground beef
4 ounces white button mushrooms, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup finely chopped scallions
3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup turbinado sugar
Kosher salt and black pepper
12 ounces dried egg pasta (tagliatelle or pappardelle)
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 minutes. Add carrot and celery and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger and tomato paste and cook until caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes, lowering the heat as necessary to avoid burning. Return heat to medium.
  • Add beef, mushrooms and 1/2 cup of the scallions and cook, stirring to break up the beef, until beef is browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add soy sauce, sugar and 1/4 cup of water and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently over low heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, 30 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup scallions and season with pepper.
  • As sauce cooks, make the pasta: Bring a large pot of well-salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
  • Divide pasta in bowls and top with Bolognese. Serve with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 820, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1926 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 1 gram

BULGOGI



Bulgogi image

Marinate thinly sliced beef in a traditional Korean marinade, then pan-fry for a delicate balance of sweet and savoury flavours

Provided by Judy Joo

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

450g very thinly sliced beef bulgogi meat (sold at Asian supermarkets), or sirloin
3 tbsp dark brown sugar
1 small unpeeled firm but ripe pear , grated (optional)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 ½ tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5 garlic cloves , grated or crushed
1 ½ tsp grated ginger
1 ½ tbsp roasted crushed sesame seeds
1 small onion , thinly sliced
4 white button mushrooms , sliced
1 small carrot , julienned or chopped into fine matchsticks (see tip)
4 chives , snipped
1 tbsp black sesame seeds
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the beef, sugar and pear (if using) thoroughly, and leave to sit for 30 mins at room temperature. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil, the garlic, ginger and sesame seeds to make a marinade, and set aside.
  • When the beef is ready, squeeze out any excess sugary liquid, then add the beef to the marinade. Toss to coat, cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 mins. Can be marinated for longer, or left overnight in the fridge.
  • In a large frying pan or wok, heat the remaining vegetable oil over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 6-8 mins until softened. Add the mushrooms and carrots, and cook for 5 mins until slightly softened. Raise the heat to medium-high, add the beef and marinade, and cook for 4-5 mins, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with the chives and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 36 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 51 grams protein, Sodium 4.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Bulgogi is traditionally made with thin slices of beef, such as flank steak, skirt steak, or rib eye steak. These cuts are tender and flavorful, and they cook quickly.
  • Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes. The marinade helps to tenderize the beef and infuse it with flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, but a simple combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger is always a good choice.
  • Cook the beef over high heat. Bulgogi is traditionally cooked over a hot grill, but you can also cook it in a skillet or on a griddle. The high heat will help to caramelize the marinade and create a slightly charred flavor.
  • Serve bulgogi with a variety of sides. Bulgogi is often served with rice, noodles, and a variety of vegetables. Some popular sides include kimchi, pickled cucumbers, and bean sprouts.

Conclusion:

Bulgogi is a delicious and easy-to-make Korean dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its tender beef, flavorful marinade, and variety of sides, bulgogi is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give bulgogi a try. You won't regret it!

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