Bulgogi Korean-Style Barbecue Beef
Bulgogi Korean-Style Barbecue Beef features thinly sliced beef soaked in a sweet-salty marinade with pear notes, garlic, and toasted sesame. Quickly seared, the meat turns tender and caramelized with juicy onions for a balanced bite. Serve it for a weeknight Dinner or a casual gathering with rice, lettuce wraps, and kimchi to round out the flavors.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bulgogi Korean-Style Barbecue Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 15
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, pear juice, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, black pepper, and monosodium glutamate; add the beef and onions. Stir to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat a grill pan over high heat and brush it with oil; add the beef and onions. Cook, turning to brown evenly, for 3 to 6 minutes, or until done.
- Calories 417.47 kcal High 21%
- Protein 52.74 g Good Source 105%
- Carbohydrate 25.29 g 9%
- Total Fat 13.33 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 3.23 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 149.7 mg High 50%
- Sodium 3471.73 mg High 151%
- Dietary Fiber 1.6 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 13.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 70.38 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.79 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 104.73 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.59 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 9.88 mg Moderate 11%
- 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 🧅
About This Recipe
Bulgogi Korean Style Barbecue Beef is a Korean dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chuck Roast, Garlic, and Monosodium Glutamate. Each serving provides about 417.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bulgogi Korean-Style Barbecue Beef?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Bulgogi Korean-Style Barbecue Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chuck Roast, Garlic, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Bulgogi Korean-Style Barbecue Beef?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bulgogi Korean-Style Barbecue Beef?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 417.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bulgogi Korean-Style Barbecue Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Bulgogi Korean-Style Barbecue Beef healthy?
- Bulgogi Korean-Style Barbecue Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 417.47 calories and 52.74 g of protein, or 105% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3471.73 mg (151% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.23 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, 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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