Top Bulgogi – Korean BBQ Beef
Top Bulgogi – Korean BBQ Beef brings tender, thin-cut sirloin soaked in a pear-sweetened, garlicky soy marinade with a gentle chile heat. The balance of sesame, ginger, and gochujang creates a glossy, savory-sweet bite perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve hot off the grill with rice, lettuce wraps, and quick pickles for a satisfying spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook9 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Top Bulgogi – Korean BBQ Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 84 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the scallions, pear, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, garlic, lime juice, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; pour the mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add the beef; coat it with the marinade, press out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Move the beef slices from the marinade to the preheated grill, reserving the marinade; cook until no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the beef to a serving dish.
- 4
Pour the marinade into a saucepan with soy sauce, water, gochujang, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon mirin. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened to a sauce consistency, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the sauce over the beef.
- Calories 329.31 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 27.63 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 15.14 g 6%
- Total Fat 17.71 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 4.69 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 77.65 mg High 26%
- Sodium 702.65 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 1.15 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 7.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.46 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 51.84 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.09 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 445.21 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 3.82 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.59 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Top Bulgogi Korean BBQ Beef is a Korean dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 24 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chili Paste, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 329.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Top Bulgogi – Korean BBQ Beef?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Top Bulgogi – Korean BBQ Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chili Paste, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Top Bulgogi – Korean BBQ Beef?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Top Bulgogi – Korean BBQ Beef?
- About 24 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 9 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 329.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Top Bulgogi – Korean BBQ Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Top Bulgogi – Korean BBQ Beef healthy?
- Top Bulgogi – Korean BBQ Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 329.31 calories and 27.63 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 702.65 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.69 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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