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Serving of marinated bulgogi beef on a plate with vegetables

Korean BBQ Beef (Bulgogi)

Korean BBQ Beef (Bulgogi) is a cozy, crowd-pleasing dish made with thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet-soy blend, perfect for grilling or broiling with delightful garnishes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (or brown sugar/honey)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh is best.
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced Fresh is best.
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the beef and garnish
  • 1 lb beef (ribeye or sirloin), thinly sliced Choose well-marbled ribeye for tenderness.
  • 2 green onions chopped (for garnish and a bit in the marinade, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Cooked rice, for serving Serve over steamed short-grain rice.
  • Kimchi, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade and toss gently to coat.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes; for best results, marinate for 4–12 hours or overnight.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your cooking surface to high heat — grill or heavy skillet.
  2. For skillet/grill: Cook beef slices in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. For broiler, spread beef on a foil-lined tray and broil for 3–5 minutes on each side.
  3. Serve immediately over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days. Freeze cooked bulgogi for up to 3 months. Marinate up to 24 hours for best flavor.