Best 5 Best Korean Bulgogi Recipes

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Bulgogi is a Korean dish of marinated grilled meat. It's typically made with thin slices of beef, but can also be made with pork, chicken, or even tofu. The meat is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and other spices, then grilled over a hot fire. Bulgogi is often served with rice, vegetables, and a dipping sauce.

This article features three delicious bulgogi recipes:

* **Classic Bulgogi:** This is the traditional bulgogi recipe, made with beef and a simple marinade. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a backyard barbecue.


* **Spicy Bulgogi:** This bulgogi recipe is kicked up a notch with the addition of gochujang, a Korean chili paste. It's perfect for those who like their food with a little heat.


* **Dak Bulgogi:** This bulgogi recipe is made with chicken instead of beef. It's a great option for those who are looking for a lighter, healthier version of bulgogi.

All three of these bulgogi recipes are easy to make and absolutely delicious. So fire up your grill and get ready to enjoy some of the best Korean food you've ever tasted!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KOREAN BULGOGI TACO RECIPE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h35m

Yield 12 to 15 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 pounds beef short ribs, off the bone
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup mirin
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup sesame oil
6 cloves garlic
6 scallions
2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
3 cups roughly chopped Napa cabbage
1 cup matchstick-size daikon slices
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
6 scallions, diced
2 limes, juiced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons Sriracha
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Twelve to fifteen 6-inch yellow corn tortillas or flour tortillas
Sriracha, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut off any excess fat from the short ribs then thinly slice the beef and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a large bowl or in a plastic resealable bag.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, scallions and ginger. Pour half of the sauce over the short ribs, ensuring all the beef is covered. Seal tightly and marinate the short ribs in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • Place the other half of the marinade in a pan and reduce over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick. Place in a serving bowl and reserve to drizzle on the tacos.
  • For the slaw: Place the cabbage, daikon, cilantro and scallions together in a medium to large bowl.
  • For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, mirin and Sriracha. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Place the dressing in the fridge until ready to use.
  • For the taco assembly: Heat your griddle to high. Flash cook the meat while simultaneously caramelizing the marinade. Place your short ribs on the griddle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes and flip. Cook an additional 3 minutes, then wrap the meat in foil and set aside.
  • Grill up your tortillas. Flip after 45 seconds. Grill for another 45 seconds and remove.
  • On the grilled tortillas, pile some Korean slaw, dressing, beef, reserved and reduced marinade and extra Sriracha to taste. Then, chow down.

BEST BULGOKI - KOREAN BARBEQUE BEEF



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This is the best bulgoki recipe I've come up with--adapted from a few different ones. It is very forgiving and you can adjust sweetness and spiciness as you prefer. Serve over rice.

Provided by mollymayo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 8h24m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 scallions, chopped
½ cup coarsely grated pear
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or more to taste
4 cloves garlic, grated
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chile paste)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)

Steps:

  • Whisk scallions, pear, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, garlic, lime juice, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add beef; coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Transfer beef slices from marinade to preheated grill, reserving marinade; cook until no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Place beef in a serving dish.
  • Place marinade in a saucepan with soy sauce, water, gochujang, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon mirin. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened to sauce consistency, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour sauce over beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1942.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

AUTHENTIC KOREAN BULGOGI



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This is the Korean Bul-Go-Gi recipe I've learned from my mother who lives in Korea. I've made this dish many times and got raves every time. Yummy!

Provided by Minyoung

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white cooking wine
1 cup pear juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
½ pound fresh mushrooms, halved
½ onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the beef in a bowl, and pour in the cooking wine, pear juice, and black pepper. Stir to combine, and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, green onion, and sesame seeds, and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • Remove the beef from the marinade, and discard the marinade. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on the heated grill, and lay the beef slices separately on the foil. Place the mushrooms and onion on another part of the foil. Cook the beef slices until they are evenly brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with cooked mushrooms and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1018.3 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

BULGOGI (KOREAN BBQ BEEF)



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How to make the most delicious bulgogi (Korean BBQ beef) from scratch. Don't forget to read my best cooking tips from above!

Provided by Sue | My Korean Kitchen

Categories     Main

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

800 g rib eye ((1.76 pounds) or top sirloin (or any tender prime beef cut), thinly sliced, 2mm to 3mm (1/8 inch) thickness)
1 onion ((130 g / 4.6 ounces), optional, peeled & thinly sliced)
2 stalks green onion ((55 g / 2 ounces), optional, thinly sliced)
1/2 carrot ((55 g / 2 ounces), optional, peeled & thinly sliced)
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 Tbsp cooking oil ((I used rice bran oil))
6 Tbsp soy sauce ((I use regular Kikkoman soy sauce))
3 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp rice wine ((mirin))
1 red apple (or asian pear (155 g / 5.5 ounces))
1/2 onion ((80 g / 2.8 ounces))
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blend the marinade ingredients in a mixer or food processor until smooth. Set aside.
  • Place the thinly sliced meat in a mixing bowl and pour the marinade over it. Mix them well together while gently massaging the meat with your hands. (Wearing a food prep glove is very handy here!)Add the sesame oil and mix it into the meat. (I prefer adding the sesame oil separately as opposed to mixing it in the marinade sauce. I read somewhere that the oil can prevent the other sauce getting absorbed effectively into the meat.)Cover the bowl with cling wrap (or move the marinated meat into a glass container with a lid) and marinate the meat for at least 4 hours in the fridge. (If you have more time, you can also marinate it overnight to deepen the flavour even more).
  • Preheat a skillet / bbq grill on medium high heat until well heated. Add the cooking oil and spread it well. Add the meat (and vegetables) and cook it on medium high to high heat for 3 to 5 mins (until the meat and vegetables cook to your desired doneness). Toss in the sesame seeds and stir them quickly.
  • Serve the bulgogi with steamed rice and other Korean side dishes. (refer above for more tips)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 47 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Sodium 1633 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEEF BULGOGI



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Just like my Korean mom makes it! It's delicious! Even better if rolled up in red leaf lettuce with rice and hot pepper paste. If you want to spice it up just add red pepper powder to your marinade.

Provided by Tenny Sharp

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
5 tablespoons soy sauce
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
¼ cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons sesame oil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the beef in a shallow dish. Combine soy sauce, sugar, green onion, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Pour over beef. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Quickly grill beef on hot grill until slightly charred and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1157.4 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Use fresh, high-quality beef, vegetables, and seasonings.
  • Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes: This will help tenderize the beef and infuse it with flavor.
  • Use a hot grill or pan: This will help sear the beef and create a nice caramelized crust.
  • Don't overcook the beef: Bulgogi is best when cooked medium-rare to medium. Overcooked beef will be tough and chewy.
  • Serve bulgogi with a variety of sides: Some popular sides include rice, noodles, vegetables, and kimchi.

Conclusion:

Bulgogi is a delicious and versatile Korean dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great dish to serve at parties or gatherings, and it can also be easily made at home. With a little planning and effort, you can create a delicious and authentic bulgogi dish that will impress your friends and family.

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