Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef)
Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) features paper-thin sirloin soaked in a soy, sesame, garlic, and sugar marinade that yields a savory-sweet, umami-rich bite. Grilled in a foil packet with onions and carrot, the meat turns tender and aromatic with caramelized edges—ideal for a weeknight dinner or casual cookout.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 10
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, sugar, salt, black pepper, and MSG. Add the beef, carrots, and onions to the bag; seal it, and shake to coat the vegetables and beef with the sauce. Refrigerate for at least 2 1/2 hours. I prefer to marinate mine overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat. Take the meat and vegetables out of the marinade, place them on a large sheet of aluminum foil, and seal it. Discard the marinade.
- 3
Set the foil packet on the grill, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it reaches your preferred doneness.
- Calories 263.49 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 27.84 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 11.34 g 4%
- Total Fat 11.61 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.69 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.98 mg High 25%
- Sodium 703.97 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 1.14 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 74.16 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.16 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 486.01 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 0.75 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.96 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) is a Korean appetizer recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Garlic, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 263.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef)?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Garlic, Green Onion, Monosodium Glutamate. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef)?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 263.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) healthy?
- Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 263.49 calories and 27.84 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 703.97 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.69 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, 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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