Beef Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)
Beef bulgogi or Korean BBQ beef is one of the most popular Korean beef dishes featuring thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savory sauce. It's super easy to make and takes less than 20 minutes of active cooking time, making it perfect for the weekdays and a crowd pleaser on the weekends! Enjoy it with some white rice or Korean purple rice, Korean rolled egg omelete, and japchae (Korean glass noodle stir fry) to complete the meal!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef ribeye
- ½ small yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 stalks green onion (cut into 1 inch pieces (plus more sliced for garnish))
- Oil (as needed for cooking (any neutral oil will do))
- ½ small yellow onion (cut into smaller chunks)
- ¼ Korean pear (peeled, core removed, and cut into smaller chunks *see notes)
- 3 tablespoons regular soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ inch ginger (peeled and cut into smaller pieces)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
For the bulgogi marinade:In a food processor or blender, add all the ingredients for the bulgogi marinade and blend until smooth. Set aside until needed.
- 2
Marinate the beef:Place the thinly sliced beef ribeye in mixing bowl along with the sliced onion and green onion. Add the marinade and gently mix until the marinade is well distributed. Cover with a cling wrap, making sure it touchings the beef. Let it marinade for at least 30 minutes or in the fridge overnight.You can also do this in a resealable bag. Just try to squeeze out most of the air before sealing.
- 3
Cook:Heat a cast iron pan or griddle (or a nonstick pan) over medium heat. Lightly grease the pan and once it's hot, add the marinated beef (with the onions and all) and sear on both sides until the beef is cooked and browned, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to serving platter when done.Make sure to keep the beef in a single layer and separate the beef as best as possible. Cook in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan.
- 4
Serve:Garnish the beef bulgogi with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Serve while hot with with rice and side dishes.You can also serve the bulgogi on a sizzle platter to make it even more enticing. If you wish to do so, simply heat up the sizzle platter in the oven or over direct flame until hot. Transfer the bulgogi onto the dish right before serving.