Bulgogi is a flavorful and popular Korean dish made from marinated grilled beef. It is a staple in Korean barbecue and is often served with rice, vegetables, and a variety of dipping sauces. The marinade typically consists of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and various other ingredients, giving the beef a unique and savory taste. Bulgogi can be cooked over a grill, in a pan, or even in a slow cooker, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of settings.
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BULGOGI BEEF (KOREAN-STYLE BARBECUE)
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
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 GRILLED BEEF)
Bulgogi, a Korean classic of marinated grilled beef, is easy to make and fun to eat; it's no wonder it is one of the country's most successful culinary exports. As with most Korean barbecue, the meat is seasoned with sesame and scallion, and has ripe pears in the marinade to tenderize the meat and add a characteristic sweetness. Round, pale yellow Asian pears are traditional, but Bosc pears are just fine. The meat is only half the recipe: Just as important are the crunchy vegetables, pungent herbs and savory sauces that all get wrapped together into delicious mouthfuls. Perilla is a common Korean herb in the mint family, but if you cannot find it, you can try other herbs like shiso or cilantro. Make sure to wrap your bundle tightly: According to Korean tradition, you must finish it in a single bite!
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, lunch, barbecues, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Wrap beef in plastic wrap or butcher paper and place in freezer for 1 to 2 hours to firm up.
- Cut beef across the grain into thin slices. If cooking in a skillet, slices should be less than 1/8 inch thick; do not worry if they are a bit ragged. If cooking on the grill, uniform slices, 1/8-inch thick, are best.
- In a food processor, combine garlic, pear, onion and ginger and process until very smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
- In a bowl or sealable plastic bag, combine steak, marinade, scallion, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and pepper and mix well. Cover or seal, then refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- When ready to cook and serve, prepare garnishes. Lettuce leaves should be mounded in a large basket or platter; small dishes can hold remaining garnishes. Keep vegetables cold.
- If using a cast-iron grill pan or large skillet, heat over high heat. Add all the meat and its juices to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until most (but not all) of the liquid has evaporated and the meat begins to brown around the edges. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately, directly from the skillet (this will keep the meat hot). If using a charcoal or gas grill, heat to high. Working in batches if necessary, place the sliced meat on the grill and cook, turning often, just until cooked through and browned, about 2 minutes. If desired, heat an empty cast-iron skillet and use as a serving dish; this will keep the meat hot. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- To eat, lay a lettuce leaf open on your palm. Add a perilla leaf (if using), a small lump of rice, 1 or 2 pieces of meat and any other garnishes on top, then dab with sauce. Wrap by lifting up the edges of the lettuce leaf, then twisting them together to make a tight bundle. Eat each bundle in one bite, according to Korean tradition.
GRILLED KOREAN BULGOGI BEEF
I say "bulgogi", you say "pul-kogi". Truthfully, I'm not really sure how you're supposed to say it but, no matter how you say it, it's tasty. Apparently 'Bulgogi' translates as 'fire-meat' in Korean. The flavour in this dish but it's definitely not 'subtle'. You know you've had something to eat after you've had it - lots of salt, garlic and soy combine for mega-umami! I did NOT include the overnight marinating. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Steak
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all marinade ingredients. Add the sliced beef and marinate overnight in the fridge.
- Grill quickly at high heat. The beef cooks very fast when it's sliced thin so don't wander away. It only takes a minute or 2 on each side!
- Serve over noodles or rice or over greens for a delicious, Asian-style salad.
BUL-KOGI (GRILLED BEEF, KOREAN-STYLE)
Steps:
- Cut the meat into 12 thin slices. Place each slice on a flat surface and pound lightly.
- Soak the skewers in water to prevent burning.
- Combine all the remaining ingredients except the rice, and add the beef. Let stand 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, prepare heat for grilling or broiling the meat. Prepare a charcoal fire beneath a grill, or preheat the broiler.
- Drain the skewers. Thread three pieces of beef on each. Grill or broil the meat until cooked to the desired degree of doneness, turning once. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 397, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 750 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
KOREAN GRILLED BEEF (BULGOGI)
Steps:
- Wrap beef in plastic wrap and freeze until firm (but not rock hard). Once firm, slice beef thinly across the grain. Place in baking dish. In a small skillet toast sesame seeds. To create marinade, in small bowl combine scallions, garlic, vinegar, water, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and pepper. Stir well. Pour marinade over beef. Let sit for 30 minutes
- In separate skillet heat oil. Add ginger and garlic and cook until aroma is released. Add carrots and 1/4 cup water. Simmer until carrots are tender, about 2 minutes. Add snow peas and simmer until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Remove beef from baking dish and grill until brown around edges, about 30 seconds per side. Add vegetables to beef. Stir and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with boiled white rice.
BULGOGI (KOREAN BARBECUED BEEF)
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
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 .
EASY BULGOGI (KOREAN BBQ BEEF)
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
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 (KOREAN GRILLED OR BROILED BEEF)
From Tastes for All Seasons byh Crye-Leike. Serve over steamed rice. Prep time includes marinating time.
Provided by NELady
Categories Meat
Time 12m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the 9 seasonings. Put the sliced beef and mix together thoroughly; marinate 1 to 2 hours.
- Grill or broil until beef is cooked to your liking (will cook FAST - is very thin).
KOREAN-STYLE BBQ BEEF RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the flavor of your bulgogi. Use fresh, tender beef and high-quality soy sauce, sesame oil, and gochujang.
- Slice the beef thinly: This will help the beef cook quickly and evenly. Aim for slices that are about 1/8-inch thick.
- Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the beef and make it more tender.
- Use a hot grill or pan: This will help sear the beef and create a nice crust. If you're using a grill, preheat it to high heat before cooking the beef.
- Don't overcook the beef: Bulgogi should be cooked quickly over high heat. Overcooking will make the beef tough and chewy.
- Serve bulgogi with a variety of sides: This could include rice, noodles, vegetables, and kimchi.
Conclusion:
Bulgogi is a delicious and flavorful Korean dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. By following these tips, you can make sure your bulgogi turns out perfect every time. So fire up the grill and enjoy this classic Korean dish!
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