Name: Easy Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: ⅓ cup soy sauce; 2 green onions, chopped (white/light green and dark green parts separated); ¼ yellow onion, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; ¼ teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1½ pounds beef sirloin steak, sliced very thinly; 1 teaspoon honey (or to taste)

Description

Easy Bulgogi is a Korean BBQ beef dish made with thinly sliced sirloin marinated in a savory-sweet sauce, then quickly stir-fried or grilled. Packed with umami from soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil, it’s a fast and flavorful introduction to Korean cuisine.

Ingredients

⅓ cup soy sauce
2 green onions, chopped (white/light green and dark green parts separated)
¼ yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1½ pounds beef sirloin steak, sliced very thinly
1 teaspoon honey (or to taste)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, white/light green parts of the green onions, yellow onion, sugar, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Add the thinly sliced beef to the bowl and mix well to coat evenly.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for deeper flavor.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Working in batches, stir-fry the marinated beef and some marinade until the beef is cooked through and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
Drizzle honey into the pan during the last minute of cooking for a glossy finish.
Remove from heat and garnish with reserved dark green parts of the green onions before serving.

Notes

Partially freeze beef for easier slicing.
Marinate overnight for best flavor.
Use ribeye or flank steak as substitutes for sirloin.
Add vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for variety.
Thread onto skewers and grill for a smoky version.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of recipe)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 75mg