Best 7 Korean Grilled Meat On Skewers Bulgogi Recipes

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Korean grilled meat on skewers, also known as bulgogi, is a popular and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This savory dish is made with marinated beef or pork that is grilled on skewers until it is cooked through. Bulgogi is often served with a variety of dipping sauces and sides, such as rice, noodles, and vegetables. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, there are many different recipes available to help you create the perfect bulgogi dish. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for Korean grilled meat on skewers bulgogi, so that you can enjoy this tasty dish in the comfort of your own home.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BULGOGI (KOREAN GRILLED BEEF)



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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

1 pound well-marbled, boneless sirloin, tenderloin or skirt steak
4 large garlic cloves
1 cup peeled, chopped ripe Asian or Bosc pear
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
1 scallion, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon light brown sugar or honey
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
Whole, fluffy lettuce leaves for wrapping, such as green leaf, oak leaf or romaine; and whole perilla leaves (optional)
Any or all of the following: hot cooked short-grain rice; long green hot peppers, sliced crosswise into 1-inch chunks; small peeled garlic cloves; carrot and cucumber spears or sticks, 1 to 2 inches long
Korean Barbecue Sauce (Ssamjang, see recipe)

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.

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

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

KOREAN GRILLED MEAT ON SKEWERS (BULGOGI)



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Lots of flavor, I have made this also using pork tenderloin. Soak the wooden skewers in water for half an hour to prevent them burning. Marinating time not included. Freezing the meat slightly makes it easier to slice it thin.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin beef (or other good beef)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 -2 cloves crushed garlic
1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 -4 green onions, finely chopped
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Steps:

  • Toast the sesame seeds in a frying pan over medium heat until brown, let them cool.
  • Cut the beef in thin slices.
  • Mix all marinade ingredients together, add also the sesame seeds, and to this add the beef.
  • Leave to marinate at least 30 minutes, a few hours is preferred.
  • Thread the meat on wooden skewers, grill or barbecue a few minutes on each side, using the remaining marinade for basting.

BULGOGI (KOREAN GRILLED OR BROILED BEEF)



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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

1 lb beef, thinly sliced (ask your butcher to slice the beef "bacon thin", or if you must, slice it 1/8-inch thick)
3 cups steamed rice (optional)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons wine or 2 tablespoons beef broth
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

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 BEEF BULGOGI SKEWERS



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Sweet pineapple is combined with salty soy sauce in a delicious marinade for these sirloin steak canapés - great for a party buffet

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Buffet, Canapes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 25 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 15

300g sirloin steak , fat removed
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp golden caster sugar
2 tbsp mirin
thumb-sized piece ginger , peeled and sliced
2 garlic cloves
50g chopped fresh pineapple
1 tsp chilli flakes or Korean chilli powder
1 tbsp sesame oil , plus extra for frying
lettuce leaves, to serve
toasted sesame seeds , to serve
spring onions , thinly sliced, to serve
2 tbsp sriracha or other chilli sauce
2 tbsp kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
juice 1 lime

Steps:

  • Put the steak in the freezer for 30 mins - it will firm up and be much easier to slice thinly. Meanwhile, make a marinade. Put the soy, sugar, mirin, ginger, garlic, pineapple, chilli flakes and oil in a food processor. Blitz until smooth, then pour into a bowl.
  • When the meat is semi-frozen, thinly slice into 25 pieces and add to the marinade. Chill until ready to use, but don't leave for longer than 2 hrs or the pineapple juice will break down the meat too much.
  • Meanwhile, soak small wooden skewers in water for 10 mins. When ready to serve, thread a piece of meat onto each skewer. Heat a griddle pan, or frying pan, and brown skewers for 1-2 mins each side or until grill marks appear. Add a little more oil to the pan if needed.
  • Mix together the dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Serve the skewers with lettuce, sesame seeds, spring onions and dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: For bulgogi, it's best to use a thin, tender cut of beef, such as ribeye, sirloin, or flank steak. These cuts will cook quickly and evenly on the grill.
  • Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • Use a hot grill: When grilling the beef, use a high heat setting to sear the meat quickly and create a nice char. This will help to lock in the juices and prevent the meat from drying out.
  • Don't overcook the beef: Bulgogi is best cooked to a medium-rare or medium doneness. Overcooked beef will be tough and chewy.
  • Serve with a variety of dipping sauces: Bulgogi is traditionally served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as soy sauce, sesame oil, and gochujang (Korean chili paste). These sauces add extra flavor and richness to the dish.

Conclusion:

Bulgogi is a delicious and versatile Korean grilled meat dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're grilling it at home or ordering it at a restaurant, be sure to follow these tips to ensure that you're getting the best possible experience. With its tender meat, savory marinade, and variety of dipping sauces, bulgogi is sure to become one of your favorite Korean dishes.

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