Classic Korean Beef Bulgogi
Classic Korean Beef Bulgogi features thinly sliced beef soaked in a pear-kissed soy and garlic marinade that caramelizes beautifully when cooked. The meat turns tender and slightly sweet with savory depth, complemented by mushrooms and onion. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish for gatherings served with rice or lettuce wraps.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Place the beef in a large glass or ceramic bowl and add the pear juice, cooking wine, and black pepper; stir to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion, sugar, garlic, and sesame seeds. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours to overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
- 3
Remove the beef from the marinade and shake off any excess, then discard the marinade. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on the preheated grill. Lay the beef slices in a single layer on the foil, and place the mushrooms and onion on another part of the foil.
- 4
Cook on the preheated grill until the beef is evenly browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with the cooked mushrooms and onion.
- Calories 433.24 kcal High
- Protein 43.45 g Good Source
- Carbs 22.41 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.47 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.61 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 113.95 mg High
- Sodium 1109.93 mg High
- Fiber 4.05 g Moderate
- Sugar 10.21 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 96.06 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.46 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1040.21 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 15.63 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 3.0 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Classic Korean Beef Bulgogi is a Korean dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Green Onion, Minced Garlic, and Mushrooms. Each serving provides about 433.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Korean Beef Bulgogi?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Classic Korean Beef Bulgogi made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Green Onion, Minced Garlic, Mushrooms, Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Korean Beef Bulgogi?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Korean Beef Bulgogi?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 433.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Korean Beef Bulgogi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
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