Tri-Tip Bulgogi
Tri-Tip Bulgogi pairs thinly sliced beef with a fruity, soy-ginger marinade that turns the cut tender and flavorful. Quickly seared and glazed with a gochujang sauce, it’s savory, lightly sweet, and pleasantly spicy. Serve it hot over rice with kimchi and vegetables for a satisfying weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tri-Tip Bulgogi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 27
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine pear, onion, ginger, 1/2 cup soy sauce, and 2 garlic cloves in a blender or food processor and pulse until the marinade is smooth. Place the tri-tip in a resealable plastic bag with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
- 2
Slice the tri-tip thinly against the grain.
- 3
Add grapeseed oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, sear the meat until nicely charred, about 1 minute per side. Remove the meat from the pan.
- 4
Add gochujang, rice vinegar, soy sauce, white sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and 1/2 cup water to the skillet. Stir until smooth and combined. Simmer the sauce for 3 minutes and return the meat to the pan; simmer the meat in the sauce until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Remove the bulgogi from the heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Heat the rice in the microwave for 90 seconds, or follow the package directions.
- 6
Plate the bulgogi with rice, kimchi, and steamed vegetables. Garnish with sliced scallions.
- Calories 807.97 kcal High 40%
- Protein 56.93 g Good Source 114%
- Carbohydrate 77.66 g 28%
- Total Fat 30.23 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 9.17 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 153.46 mg High 51%
- Sodium 1732.86 mg High 75%
- Dietary Fiber 10.1 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 14.35 g --
- Added Sugars 2.52 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 88.56 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 5.12 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 502.57 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 177.11 mcg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin C 17.67 mg Moderate 20%
- 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
Tri Tip Bulgogi is a Korean dinner recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asian Pear, Basmati Rice, Chili Paste, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 807.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tri-Tip Bulgogi?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Tri-Tip Bulgogi made of?
- The main ingredients are Asian Pear, Basmati Rice, Chili Paste, Diced Onion, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 20 is above.
- What goes well with Tri-Tip Bulgogi?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tri-Tip Bulgogi?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 807.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tri-Tip Bulgogi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Tri-Tip Bulgogi healthy?
- Tri-Tip Bulgogi has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 807.97 calories and 56.93 g of protein, or 114% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1732.86 mg (75% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.17 g (46% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.52 g (5% 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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