Korean Barbequed Beef
Thin strips of sirloin soak up a savory soy–rice wine marinade with garlic, sesame, and a touch of chile, then hit a hot grill for a quick sear. Served with a scallion-studded sauce and tucked into crisp Bibb lettuce leaves, this Korean Barbequed Beef is bold, juicy, and perfect for interactive weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook7 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Korean Barbequed Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 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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- 7
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Slice the beef with the grain into long strips, about 1 1/2 inches wide, and place it in a bowl.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, pepper, and chile paste.
- 3
Pour one third of this mixture over the beef and toss to coat.
- 4
Marinate for at least one hour at room temperature, or longer in the refrigerator.
- 5
Simmer the remaining sauce and the green onions in a small saucepan for one minute, then pour into a serving dish to cool.
- 6
Wash and dry the lettuce, and trim off any large stems.
- 7
Gently flatten the leaves with the side of a cleaver or a large knife.
- 8
Arrange the leaves on a serving dish.
- 9
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 10
Place the grate three inches above the coals.
- 11
Cook the meat to your preferred doneness, about three minutes per side for medium rare.
- 12
Slice against the grain into thin strips.
- 13
To serve, each diner places some beef and sauce in a lettuce leaf, folds it into a bundle, and eats it with their fingers.
- Calories 186.63 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 21.24 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 10.82 g 4%
- Total Fat 6.15 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.41 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 57.11 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 926.78 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 1.01 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 5.84 g --
- Added Sugars 2.68 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 49.17 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.98 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 318.16 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 107.26 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 2.61 mg Low Source 3%
- 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
About This Recipe
Korean Barbequed Beef is a Korean dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 22 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Paste, Green Onion, and Lettuce. Each serving provides about 186.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Korean Barbequed Beef?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Korean Barbequed Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Paste, Green Onion, Lettuce, Minced Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Korean Barbequed Beef?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Korean Barbequed Beef?
- About 22 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 7 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 186.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Korean Barbequed Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Korean Barbequed Beef healthy?
- Korean Barbequed Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 186.63 calories and 21.24 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 926.78 mg (40% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.41 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.68 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Sesame, 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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