Korea · Meat Dishes

Beef Bulgogi

Korea's most beloved BBQ dish — paper-thin slices of ribeye marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and ginger, then seared on a blazing hot pan until caramelized at the edges.

25 min✻2 servings✻280 kcal
Beef Bulgogi

Ingredients

  • beef ribeye or sirloin300 g
  • soy sauce2 tbsp
  • sesame oil1 tbsp
  • sugar1 tsp
  • rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar0.5 tsp
  • garlic cloves2
  • fresh ginger1 tsp
  • egg1
  • onion, sliced into rings1
  • carrot1
  • sesame seeds1 tsp
  • scallion for serving
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. 1Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and egg in a bowl.
  2. 2Add thinly sliced beef and sliced vegetables to the marinade. Mix well and marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).
  3. 3Heat a wok or skillet with a little oil over very high heat. Cook the meat and vegetables in batches for 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not overcrowd the pan — cook in small portions so the meat sears rather than steams. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4Serve with rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onion. Can also be wrapped in lettuce leaves.