Best 4 Bulgogi Korean Barbecued Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipes

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**Bulgogi: A Savory Korean Barbecue Beef Delight, Wrapped in Fresh Lettuce**

Bulgogi, a quintessential Korean dish, tantalizes taste buds with its sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Thinly sliced beef, marinated in a delectable blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and various spices, is grilled to perfection, exuding an irresistible aroma. The tender, juicy beef is then wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, along with a variety of other accompaniments such as rice, kimchi, and a dollop of spicy gochujang sauce. This harmonious combination of flavors and textures creates a symphony of taste that is sure to delight.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Bulgogi:** This recipe takes you through the traditional method of preparing bulgogi, using a simple yet flavorful marinade that brings out the beef's natural goodness.

2. **Spicy Bulgogi:** For those who crave a bit of heat, this recipe incorporates the fiery gochujang sauce into the marinade, infusing the beef with a delightful spicy kick.

3. **Bulgogi with Vegetables:** This variation adds a colorful array of vegetables to the bulgogi mix, creating a healthier and more vibrant dish that is perfect for a balanced meal.

4. **Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps:** This recipe focuses on assembling the classic bulgogi lettuce wraps, providing detailed instructions on how to arrange the various elements for a perfect bite.

5. **Bulgogi Tacos:** This fusion recipe combines the Korean flavors of bulgogi with the Mexican flair of tacos, resulting in a unique and delicious culinary experience.

With its versatility and customizable flavors, bulgogi is a dish that can be enjoyed in various forms, from traditional lettuce wraps to creative tacos. These recipes offer a comprehensive guide to preparing this iconic Korean dish, ensuring a successful and enjoyable culinary journey.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BULGOGI BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS



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Ultra crispy and smothered in a soy-based sauce studded with rich brown sugar, sweet mirin wine, and brimming with heat from Sambal Oelek, these Beef Lettuce Wraps are my new favorite way to do lettuce. With easy-to-find ingredients, and minimal prep and cook time, they're also the perfect way to get dinner on the table without much effort.

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tbsp sesame oil
1 lb ground sirloin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 medium onion, sliced
1 pear, grated
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp dark brown sugar (light is fine too)
3 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp gochujang or sambal oelek
4 green onions, sliced
1 large head butter lettuce
1/2 cup julienned carrots
1/2 cup julienne red peppers
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat a large wok or non-stick skillet over a heat heat. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Swirl to coat the pan. Add ground beef. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Working quickly, use a wooden spoon to break up the beef into small pieces. Continue to brown the beef until it starts to turn very crispy on the outside. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Be sure to keep breaking up the beef with the wooden spooon.
  • While the beef cooks, slice the veggies if you haven't already. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, remaining sesame oil, black pepper, and sambal oelek to a jar with a lid. (You can also use a small bowl and whisk, just make sure to whisk until all the brown sugar has dissolved.) Shake the jar until the brown sugar has dissolved and all ingedients are combined.
  • Once the beef is cooked through, and most of it is crispy, add the onion and pear. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until onion has completely softened. Add garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until softened.
  • Sprinkle the beef with sauce and sprinkle with green onion. Continue to cook, stirring frequently until the beef is coated and the sauce has thickened, another 3-4 minutes.
  • Spoon into lettuce. Top with peppers and carrots. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 lettuce wrap, Calories 181 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 515 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g

KOREAN GRILLED BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS



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This dish is downright addictive. Thinly-sliced strips of beef are marinated in a salty-sweet-spicy marinade then quickly seared on the grill. Then they're rolled up into ssam (Korean-style wraps) by folding a piece of steak or two, some rice, vegetables and herbs inside a crisp, cold lettuce leaf. Be sure to put the meat in the freezer for a bit before slicing the meat; it simplifies a potentially onerous task.

Provided by Pete Wells

Categories     dinner, steaks and chops, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 pounds rib-eye or other well-marbled steak
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons unrefined sugar
1/3 cup stout or porter
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
2 scallions, minced
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 Asian pear, peeled and grated
cooked sushi rice
large lettuce leaves
scallions, chopped
slivered chiles
fresh herbs, like Thai basil, shiso, mint and cilantro
radishes, thinly sliced
baby carrots, peeled and quartered
Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced and marinated briefly with seasoned rice vinegar
chile flakes
garlic cloves, thinly sliced
sriracha or other chili sauce

Steps:

  • Wrap the steak in plastic and place it in the freezer while you put together the marinade. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, beer, garlic, scallions, pepper, sesame oil, honey and Asian pear. Take the steak out of the freezer and slice it across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Stir the steak into the marinade and let it sit for 30 minutes, while you build a very hot fire or preheat a gas grill to its highest setting.
  • When the grill is very hot, sear the steak until nicely caramelized, 2 or 3 minutes on each side. Work in batches to avoid crowding the meat. Serve the beef with condiments and make ssam (Korean-style wraps) by folding a piece of steak or two, some rice, vegetables and herbs inside a lettuce leaf.

BULGOGI (KOREAN BARBECUED BEEF) LETTUCE WRAPS



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This dish is great for hot summer days. The crisp lettuce makes a nice wrapper, but doesn't leave you overstuffed like a starchy wrapper can

Provided by LikeItLoveIt

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large round steaks or 3 large sirloin steaks, about 2 pounds total,thinly sliced
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
4 cloves garlic, crushed
4 green onions, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated or finely minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves and kept chilled until serving
2 Asian pears, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat a nonstick pan at medium-low for about 30 seconds.
  • Add sesame seeds and toast, shaking or stirring pan occasionally, until seeds are a nice golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine soy sauce, sugar, garlic, green onions, ginger, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds.
  • Stir until the sugar has more or less dissolved.
  • Add meat, tossing to coat.
  • Marinate 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Grill meat on a rack over hot coals (or in a high broiler) until beef firms up and slightly charred.
  • You want that nice glossy brown look, not the sweaty grayish look.
  • Serve with lettuce leaves and Asian pear slices, allowing guests to roll wraps themselves.
  • To assemble, layer a lettuce leaf with a slice or two of grilled beef and a few thin Asian pear slices, then roll up and enjoy!

KOREAN BEEF BULGOGI IN LETTUCE WRAPS



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This recipe is another winner from Toronto Star - we made it tonight and just loved it. A fun way to have the kids eat their lettuce, too. Beef needs to marinate 2-12 hours, so plan ahead when making this meal

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Steak

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 tablespoons soy sauce
5 tablespoons water
5 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup onion, peeled and pureed
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon corn syrup
2 teaspoons white wine (rice wine) or 2 teaspoons mirin (rice wine)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 black pepper
2 1/2 lbs flank steaks (other steak such as marinating beef, rib eye etc will also work)
1 head iceberg lettuce (or other leaf lettuce)
toasted sesame seeds
roasted whole garlic clove
red pepper paste or hot sauce

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients (soy - black pepper).
  • Slice the steaks across the grain into thin slices.
  • Place beef in resealable ziplock bag and pour soy mixture over. Let marinate in refridgerator for 2-12 hours, turning bag occoationally.
  • Heat large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high to high heat. Pour beef and marinade into the skilled and cook until mixture is almost dry, 6-8 minute
  • Toast sesame seeds and garlic in hot pan.
  • (We had quite a bit of marinade left and it was wonderful spooned over some white rice).
  • Serve with lettuce leaves, toasted sesame seeds and toasted garlic cloves and perhaps some hot sauce if you like it hot.
  • You roll the beef and condiments up in the lettuce leaf and eat like a roll with your hands.
  • Serve with white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.7, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 128.5, Sodium 950.2, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 13.7, Protein 42.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: For the best bulgogi, use a well-marbled cut of beef, such as ribeye, New York strip, or sirloin.
  • Slice the beef thinly: The thinner the beef is sliced, the more tender it will be. Aim for slices that are about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes: This will help to tenderize the beef and infuse it with flavor. You can marinate the beef for up to overnight.
  • Cook the beef over high heat: This will help to caramelize the beef and give it a slightly charred flavor.
  • Serve the bulgogi with a variety of sides: Some popular sides include rice, lettuce wraps, kimchi, and pickled vegetables.

Conclusion:

Bulgogi is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is a popular choice for Korean barbecue, but it can also be cooked at home in a regular skillet. With its bold flavors and tender texture, bulgogi is sure to please everyone at your table.

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