Best 20 Korean Beef Recipes

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Korean beef is a delectable dish characterized by its bold flavors and tender texture. With its roots in Korean cuisine, this dish has gained immense popularity worldwide, thanks to its unique blend of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, crafting the perfect Korean beef dish can be a rewarding experience. This article aims to guide you through the process of selecting the ideal recipe, providing you with valuable insights into the key ingredients and cooking techniques involved. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the world of Korean beef, uncovering the secrets to creating an unforgettable dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

KOREAN-STYLE BBQ BEEF RECIPE BY TASTY



Korean-style BBQ Beef Recipe by Tasty image

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

EASY BULGOGI (KOREAN BBQ BEEF)



Easy Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef) image

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

KOREAN BEEF AND RICE



Korean Beef and Rice image

A friend raved about Korean recipes for bulgogi-beef cooked in soy sauce and ginger-so I tried it. It's delicious! Dazzle the table with this tasty version of Korean beef and rice. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-2/3 cups hot cooked brown rice
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, oil and seasonings., Stir sauce into beef; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with green onions. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY KOREAN GROUND BEEF BOWL



Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl image

Korean beef bowls are quick and easy to make. The ingredients can easily be adjusted to suit your taste. Serve over warm rice or spiralized vegetables.

Provided by bd.weld

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 green onions, chopped, divided
4 cups hot cooked brown rice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, stirring and crumbling into small pieces until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, stirring until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper. Cook until some of the sauce absorbs into the beef, about 7 minutes. Add 1/2 of the chopped green onions.
  • Serve beef over hot cooked rice; garnished with sesame seeds and remaining green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.5 calories, Carbohydrate 70.3 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1142.2 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

BULGOGI (KOREAN BARBECUED BEEF)



Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) image

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 .

EASY SWEET & SAVORY KOREAN BBQ GRILLED BEEF SHORT RIBS (KAL



Easy Sweet & Savory Korean BBQ Grilled Beef Short Ribs (Kal image

This is probably the best homemade Korean grilled beef dish EVER, no exaggeration. I guess you can think of it as a Korean-style beef teriyaki. It is my daughter's favorite way to eat meat and I've never met an American who didn't like it. I was surprised not to find any other kalbi recipe on the zaar, though there are many for braised short ribs and the other korean bbq beef, bulgogi. Kalbi is simple and delicious. Growing up, I typically only had kalbi on special occasions, family holiday dinners, church picnics, and the like. In a restaurant, it can get very pricey but it's a real treat of an experience to have kalbi cooked right at the table and have all sorts of side dishes to eat with it. This recipe is also very flexible: easily doubled; any sweeteners can work in place of sugar (pear juice, honey, brown sugar); easily fried in a skillet or broiled in the oven or grilled... You can serve with just rice, or go all out restaurant-style and serve with red lettuce leaves for wrapping, spicy bean paste, slices of garlic cloves, sliced up scallions and kimchi. It's up to you! The only important thing to remember is the proportion of sugar to soy sauce to water that will result in the best combination of sweet and savory. Prep time does not include marinating time.

Provided by olivejuice

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs beef short ribs (Flanken style or Korean style)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 yellow onion, halved and sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 scallions, chopped
1 head red leaf lettuce, washed (optional)
3 scallions, sliced lengthwise (optional)
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
1/4 cup hot bean paste (optional) or 1/4 cup chili paste (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse short ribs under the faucet to get rid of loose bone bits. Soak the short ribs in water for 10 minutes to drain out some of the blood. They can be soaked in a roasting pan, ziploc bag, or large bowl--- whatever container you would like to use for marinating.
  • In your marinating container, combine sugar, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, onion, garlic, sesame seeds and scallions. Dissolve the sugar into the mixture as much as possible, but it will likely not become totally dissolved.
  • Lay rib pieces in the marinade, dispersing onion slices between and on top of the meat and submerging the meat as much as possible.
  • Let the beef marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes, and ideally overnight.
  • Line the grill with foil and poke holes in the foil. On medium high heat, grill the short ribs 5-7 minutes on each side until the meat is cooked medium-well and the bones do not bleed. In my opinion, this particular dish is best with a bit of burnt edges and near-well-doneness.
  • Serve with rice.
  • Alternatively, add extra flair! Wash and break off whole leaves of red lettuce and place on a serving plate (note: red lettuce is not actually red and is widely available in grocery stores). In a small bowl, toss long thin slices of scallion with sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Serve short ribs cut into thirds or about 1 inch squares (kitchen shears work best). In a small dish, place spicy bean paste or hot sauce. To assemble, wrap each piece of meat in a red lettuce leaf with scallion mixture and a dot of the spicy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1674.8, Fat 133.6, SaturatedFat 55.1, Cholesterol 258.6, Sodium 4194.5, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 52.5, Protein 58.4

SIMPLE SLOW-COOKED KOREAN BEEF SOFT TACOS



Simple Slow-Cooked Korean Beef Soft Tacos image

This recipe was handed down to me by a Korean friend. So full of flavor! I wanted to share it with you all. I did tweak it a little to add more spice. Feel free to tweak it yourself!

Provided by jasminsheree

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed
½ onion, diced
½ cup dark brown sugar
⅓ cup soy sauce
10 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
16 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Put chuck roast into the crock of a slow cooker; add onion, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, jalapeno pepper, ginger root, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook on High for 8 hours (or on Low for 10 hours). Shred meat with a pair of forks and stir into the liquid in the slow cooker.
  • Serve with corn tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 696.9 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

KOREAN-INSPIRED GROUND BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS



Korean-Inspired Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps image

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef, preferably grass-fed and organic
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 scallions, white part only, thinly sliced
1-inch piece ginger, minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chile paste)
1 tablespoon honey
4 teaspoons sesame oil
1 1/2 cups short-grain white rice
1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil
Sliced cucumber, for serving
1 head butter lettuce, separated into whole leaves

Steps:

  • For the beef: Add the beef to a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon and slowly rendering the fat, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a large spoon remove half of the rendered fat and discard. Add the garlic, scallions and ginger and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • For the sauce: Stir together the soy sauce, gochujang, honey and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir some of the sauce into the beef, a few tablespoons at a time, until seasoned to your taste. Set aside.
  • For the sticky rice: Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Combine the rice, oil and 1 1/2 cups water in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot®. Cook on high pressure, 8 minutes. Allow the steam to release slowly, for about 5 minutes, then remove the lid. Roll the beef, sticky rice, sauce and cucumber slices in lettuce leaves and eat.

GRILLED KOREAN-STYLE BEEF SHORT RIBS



Grilled Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs image

Go talk to your friendly neighborhood butcher, tell them you want some flanken-style beef short ribs, and give this great grill technique a try.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 10h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large Asian pear, peeled, cored and sliced
⅓ cup sherry wine
⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
⅛ cup brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, peeled
5 slices fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 pounds beef short ribs, trimmed
1 chopped green onion for garnish

Steps:

  • Mix pear slices, sherry wine, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, hot chili paste, and sesame oil in a blender until smooth, about 4 minutes.
  • Arrange short ribs in a 9x13-inch baking dish and coat completely with marinade. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for 8 to 12 hours.
  • Remove short ribs to a plate and blot dry with paper towel to remove excess marinade.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill short ribs until firm, hot, and slightly pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1053.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 186.5 mg, Fat 85.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 44.8 g, SaturatedFat 35.7 g, Sodium 1521.6 mg, Sugar 14 g

BULGOGI BEEF (KOREAN-STYLE BARBECUE)



Bulgogi Beef (Korean-Style Barbecue) image

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

FANTASTIC KOREAN-STYLE MARINADE FOR BEEF PORK OR CHICKEN



Fantastic Korean-Style Marinade for Beef Pork or Chicken image

There should be enough marinade for about 2-1/2 pounds of beef or chicken you may double the marinade ingredients but keep the fresh garlic and green onion at the same amount --- the meat needs to come down to almost room temperature before grilling so plan well ahead, also there is a marinating time of 8-24 hours, you may omit the cayenne completely if desired or adjust to suit heat level.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pork

Time P1D

Yield 1 3/4 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey (or use white sugar)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 -4 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon coarsley ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper (or to taste adjust to suit heat level)

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients together until the sugar granules are completely dissolved.
  • Pour the marinade over the meat and turn to coat.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-24 hours.
  • Remove the meat and shake off excess marinade.
  • Place the meat in a pan and allow to come down to room temperature (this will take a few hours).
  • Grill as desired.

KOREAN GRILLED BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS



Korean Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps image

This dish is downright addictive. Thinly-sliced strips of beef are marinated in a salty-sweet-spicy marinade then quickly seared on the grill. Then they're rolled up into ssam (Korean-style wraps) by folding a piece of steak or two, some rice, vegetables and herbs inside a crisp, cold lettuce leaf. Be sure to put the meat in the freezer for a bit before slicing the meat; it simplifies a potentially onerous task.

Provided by Pete Wells

Categories     dinner, steaks and chops, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 pounds rib-eye or other well-marbled steak
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons unrefined sugar
1/3 cup stout or porter
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
2 scallions, minced
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 Asian pear, peeled and grated
cooked sushi rice
large lettuce leaves
scallions, chopped
slivered chiles
fresh herbs, like Thai basil, shiso, mint and cilantro
radishes, thinly sliced
baby carrots, peeled and quartered
Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced and marinated briefly with seasoned rice vinegar
chile flakes
garlic cloves, thinly sliced
sriracha or other chili sauce

Steps:

  • Wrap the steak in plastic and place it in the freezer while you put together the marinade. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, beer, garlic, scallions, pepper, sesame oil, honey and Asian pear. Take the steak out of the freezer and slice it across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Stir the steak into the marinade and let it sit for 30 minutes, while you build a very hot fire or preheat a gas grill to its highest setting.
  • When the grill is very hot, sear the steak until nicely caramelized, 2 or 3 minutes on each side. Work in batches to avoid crowding the meat. Serve the beef with condiments and make ssam (Korean-style wraps) by folding a piece of steak or two, some rice, vegetables and herbs inside a lettuce leaf.

KOREAN BEEF AND RICE



Korean Beef and Rice image

Our Korean Beef and Rice is the easiest meal you'll make ALL week. It's ready in less than 20 minutes, and it tastes just as good as takeout! Using ground beef instead of sirloin slices, it's not only budget friendly, but KID friendly, too.

Provided by Camille

Categories     Main Course

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
salt and pepper
1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers (depending on how spicy you like it)
Rice (cooked)
1 bunch green onions (diced)

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown beef with garlic in the sesame oil.
  • Drain most of the fat and add brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, salt and pepper and red peppers. Simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
  • Serve over steamed rice and top with green onions.

GRILLED KOREAN BULGOGI BEEF



Grilled Korean Bulgogi Beef image

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

1 lb rib eye steak, thick cut, thinly sliced against the grain (they recommend the rib eye, it is good to have some marbling in the meat)
6 garlic cloves, minced, this is not a 'date night' dish
1/2 pear, diced (a pear? What the...?)
2 green onions, sliced
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine (white wine works in a pinch)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
black pepper (optional)

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.

KOREAN MARINATED BEEF (BULGOGI)



Korean Marinated Beef (Bulgogi) image

This popular dish can be found on the menu at virtually every Korean restaurant in Manhattan. The beef is topped with various accompaniments such as a few raw garlic slices, kimchi (assorted spicy pickles), and steamed white rice, then wrapped in lettuce and eaten with your hands.

Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Beef     Ginger     Sauté     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Spring     Soy Sauce     Gourmet     Dinner

Yield 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 bunch scallions (white and pale green parts separated from greens), minced (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 lb flank steak, cut across the grain into very thin slices (no more than 1/8 inch thick)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Accompaniments: butter lettuce or other soft-leaf lettuce; thinly sliced garlic; packaged kimchi*; steamed white rice

Steps:

  • Stir together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, white and pale green scallions, garlic, ginger, and 2 tablespoons sesame seeds in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add steak and toss to coat, then marinate 15 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until just smoking, then add steak in 1 layer and sauté, turning over occasionally, until browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with scallion greens and remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, then serve with accompaniments.
  • *Available at Asian markets and many supermarkets.

KOREAN BBQ BEEF (PUL-KOGI)



Korean BBQ Beef (Pul-Kogi) image

This easy to prepare Korean dish is sure to please. It can also be cooked on the grill, in a skillet, or under the broiler. Serve with white rice.

Provided by Tanya

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced
½ pear - peeled, cored, and minced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine beef with garlic, pear, green onions, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, rice wine, sesame seeds, fresh ginger, and ground black pepper. Seal, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Brush oil over grill pan. Place beef on pan. Cook, turning to brown evenly, for 3 to 6 minutes, or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 60.3 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 946.9 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

BULGOGI (KOREAN BARBEQUE BEEF)



Bulgogi (Korean Barbeque Beef) image

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

KOREAN BEEF KABOBS (ASIAN)



Korean Beef Kabobs (Asian) image

I've been making this dish for years and it never fails to draw rave reviews. Using a good cut of meat is key, so it will be very tender. I use beef tenderloin or sirloin (choice at the minimum). The longer you marinate the beef the better the flavor (over night at a minimum). Cooking time does not include time to marinate.

Provided by Pokey in San Antonio

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs beef, chunks (cut 2-inch thick)
1 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup cooking sherry
1/4 cup sugar
1 bunch green onion
2 garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Cut tenderloin or sirloin beef up into big chunks (2" x 2" cubes). Score 1/4' deep all sides with a sharp knife (several slices per side). Using a two prong fork, pierce the meet repeatedly on all sides (3 or 4 times per side). This will allow the juices to work their way deep into the meat.
  • Chop the scallions (just the white part) and mince the garlic.
  • Add all the ingrediences together and pour over the meat in a non-reactive container. I use a large zip lock bag.
  • Marinate the meet for at least 12 hrs (24 is best).
  • Place the meat on skewers with your choice of veggies in between. I like onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
  • Grill over hot coals turning occasionally and brushing often with remaining marinade. Cook to desired doneness.

THE REAL DEAL KOREAN BEEF RIBS



The Real Deal Korean Beef Ribs image

This is an authentic Korean beef rib recipe, not the Americanized version. This is super easy and a crowd pleaser. This is for 4 pounds of ribs. I find 2 tablespoons of honey is perfect for a not-so-sweet rib. This gives you the perfect amount of tanginess. However, if you like it sweeter you can add up to 3 tablespoons.

Provided by KoreanITGal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time P1DT1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds Korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)
½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 ½ tablespoons Asian plum wine

Steps:

  • Wash the ribs, removing any stray bits of bone, and allow to drain for 30 minutes.
  • Whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, honey, garlic, pepper, water, sesame oil, and plum wine until the sugar has dissolved; pour the mixture into a 1 gallon plastic zipper bag. Place the ribs into the marinade, squeeze all the air out of the bag, zip it up, and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
  • The next day, remove the ribs from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before grilling. Remove the ribs from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Grill the ribs until browned and no longer pink inside, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 122.9 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 787 mg, Sugar 42.8 g

KOREAN KALBI JJIM (BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS)



Korean Kalbi Jjim (Braised Beef Short Ribs) image

This is a traditional meat dish eaten on special occasions like holidays and large gatherings. Enjoy with rice and side dishes (banchan).

Provided by mykoreaneats

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds beef short ribs, or more to taste
1 onion, quartered
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
2 cloves garlic
5 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
½ cup Japanese beech mushrooms
7 chestnuts (bam), or more to taste
7 dried Korean dates (daechu)
1 tablespoon corn syrup (mulyeot)
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Soak beef short ribs in a large bowl of cold water to remove residual blood, about 30 minutes.
  • Place short ribs, onion, ginger, and 2 cloves garlic in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, skimming any foam that floats to the top, 20 to 30 minutes. Measure out 2 cups of broth and reserve. Drain short ribs and rinse under cold water; discard onion, ginger, and garlic. Cool until easily handled.
  • Make slits in each short rib to remove or cut away excess fat.
  • Return short ribs to the pot. Add reserved broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, 4 minced garlic cloves, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer over low heat until flavors combine, about 45 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, chestnuts, and dates. Continue simmering until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir corn syrup into the sauce. Simmer until sauce has a slightly syrupy consistency, about 5 minutes more. Garnish with green onion slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 841.4 mg, Sugar 16 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: For Korean beef dishes, you'll want to use a cut that is well-marbled and flavorful. Some good options include ribeye, strip steak, and flank steak.
  • Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef helps to tenderize it and add flavor. There are many different marinade recipes to choose from, but some common ingredients include soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
  • Cook the beef over high heat: Korean beef dishes are typically cooked over high heat, which helps to caramelize the outside of the beef and keep the inside tender and juicy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Korean beef dishes often include a variety of vegetables, such as onions, carrots, and mushrooms. These vegetables add flavor, color, and texture to the dish.
  • Serve with rice or noodles: Korean beef dishes are typically served with rice or noodles. Rice is a good option for absorbing the flavorful sauce, while noodles add a chewy texture to the dish.

Conclusion:

Korean beef dishes are a delicious and flavorful way to enjoy beef. With a variety of marinade recipes and cooking methods to choose from, there's a Korean beef dish to suit everyone's taste. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook beef, give Korean beef a try.

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