Best 9 Bulgogi Korean Bbq Recipes

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Bulgogi is a classic Korean BBQ dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is made with thin slices of marinated beef that are grilled or pan-fried. The marinade typically includes soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and green onions. Bulgogi can be served as a main course with rice or noodles, or it can be used as a filling for tacos, burritos, or lettuce wraps.

This article provides three different recipes for bulgogi. The first recipe is for a traditional bulgogi marinade, made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and green onions. The second recipe is for a spicy bulgogi marinade, made with gochujang (Korean chili paste), gochugaru (Korean chili powder), and garlic. The third recipe is for a bulgogi marinade made with doenjang (Korean soybean paste), gochujang, and garlic. All three recipes include instructions for grilling or pan-frying the bulgogi, as well as suggestions for serving.

Whether you are a fan of traditional Korean cuisine or you are simply looking for a new and exciting way to cook beef, bulgogi is a great option. It is flavorful, versatile, and easy to make. So fire up your grill or heat up your pan, and get ready to enjoy this delicious Korean BBQ dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BULGOGI (KOREAN BBQ BEEF)



Easy Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef) image

Most Bulgogi recipes call for crushed pear. This is for tenderizing the meat. My boyfriend's Korean mother says Coca-Cola® can also be used for the same purpose. This recipe uses very thin-sliced meat so tenderization isn't necessary. Sugar is used instead.

Provided by KDC860

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions, chopped, dark green parts separated from white and light green parts
⅓ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds beef sirloin steak, cut very thin using kitchen shears
1 teaspoon honey, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine yellow onion, white and light green parts of green onions, soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl until marinade is well mixed. Add steak slices to marinade; cover and refrigerate, 1 hour to 1 day.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook and stir steak and marinade together in the hot skillet, adding honey to caramelize the steak, until steak is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Garnish bulgogi with green parts of green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 844.2 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

BULGOGI (KOREAN BBQ RIB EYE) RECIPE BY TASTY



Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Rib Eye) Recipe by Tasty image

Can't get enough of BTS? Try one of J-Hope's favorite foods: Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Rib Eye). It's one of the most popular types of Korean barbecue meats and goes great with rice. You can't go wrong with bulgogi!

Provided by Jasmine Pak

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lb marbled rib eye steak, thinly sliced
1 medium white onion, roughly chopped, plus 1, thinly sliced, divided
1 asian pear, peeled, cored, and chopped
10 cloves garlic
1 piece ginger, peeled
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup sesame oil
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
4 green onions, roughly chopped, plus 1, chopped, divided
vegetable oil, for cooking
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
white rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Pat the steak with paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. Transfer the steak to an airtight container.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the roughly chopped white onion, Asian pear, garlic, ginger, ½ cup brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the marinade over the beef. Add the thinly sliced white onion and roughly chopped green onions and mix well to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a Korean barbecue griddle or medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, add the bulgogi and cook for about 3 minutes, or until browned. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until browned on the other side.
  • Transfer the bulgogi to a plate and top with the chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds. Serve with rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1274 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 89 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 88 grams, Sugar 23 grams

BULGOGI: KOREAN BBQ



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A wonderfully marinated Korean beef dish. Kimchi, white sticky rice, whole cabbage leaves and assorted pickled vegetables make a wonderful accompaniment. Optionally, add an assortment of vegetables to beef marinade.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time P1DT10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs boneless rib eye steaks, cut into very thin slices 5-6" long x 2" wide (I use Black Angus)
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, crushed/chopped fine
3 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon korean sesame oil

Steps:

  • Mix beef& sugar, let rest 2 minutes, then add remaining ingredients.
  • Toss well and let stand 1 hr at room temp or overnight in the refrigerator to allow the meat to mature- better the longer it marinates!
  • Preheat a large, heavy skillet over moderate heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add beef, a few slices at a time, and sear without oil for 2-3 minutes at most.
  • Or, grill beef in very hot gas or electric broiler.
  • Serve immediately with white sticky rice and an assortment of side dishes.

PAK BULGOGI (KOREAN BBQ CHICKEN) TACOS WITH SPICY SLAW AND SRIRACHA AIOLI



Pak Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Chicken) Tacos with Spicy Slaw and Sriracha Aioli image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h35m

Yield 16 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups distilled white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar or agave nectar
1/4 cup sambal oelek chile paste
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 small head red cabbage, halved, cored and shredded
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons sugar or agave nectar
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chile paste)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
32 corn tortillas (if using handmade tortillas, you'll only need 16)
1 cup heavy-duty mayo (no wimpy stuff)
1/4 cup sriracha chile sauce, plus more if necessary

Steps:

  • Make the spicy slaw: Stir the vinegar, sugar, sambal oelek and salt together in a large bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add the red cabbage, mix well, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or (preferably) overnight.
  • Marinate the chicken: Whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, gochujang, ginger and sesame oil in a large bowl. Add the chicken strips and mix thoroughly. Cover the bowl and marinate for at least 1 hour or (preferably) overnight.
  • Make the sriracha aioli: Mix the mayonnaise and sriracha until combined. Taste for spiciness and add more sriracha if needed.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat, add the chicken and saute, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Warm the tortillas in a griddle or wrapped in damp paper towels in the microwave. Place the warmed tortillas on plates (double them if using store-bought tortillas). Divide the sauteed chicken among the tortillas, top with sriracha aioli, and then some slaw.

BULGOGI - KOREAN BBQ



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Bulgogi can be thought of as the Korean national dish; I learned how to make it while studying in Seoul. The Asian marinated steak-paired with rice, lettuce and chili paste-is a simple, flavorful, and authentic Korean staple.

Provided by Anita Lo

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 scallions, white part only, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds shell or New York strip steak, hanger or skirt steak also work well
2 tablespoons gochujang, Korean fermented chili paste (optional)
2 tablespoons sweet miso, preferably Saikyo miso (substitute white miso mixed with 2 teaspoon sugar)
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small head red leaf lettuce, leaves separated and washed
3 cups cooked short grain sushi rice

Steps:

  • For the marinade, mix the soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds and black pepper in a small bowl. Finely mince the garlic and scallion whites and add to the marinade.
  • Slice the steak against the grain and put the slices in a large baking dish. Coat with the marinade and allow to sit, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
  • For the chili sauce, mix together the gochujang and sweet miso and set aside.
  • To cook the meat, heat 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil in a large nonstick skillet on high. Add half the marinated meat, leaving any excess marinade behind, and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes a side. Remove to a plate and repeat. Serve with the lettuce leaves for wrapping along with the rice and chili paste sauce.

DAK BULGOGI (KOREAN BBQ CHICKEN)



DAK BULGOGI (KOREAN BBQ CHICKEN) image

Categories     Chicken     Kid-Friendly

Yield 4 plates

Number Of Ingredients 3

We have been meaning to do this dish for a while but didn't want to deal with cutting up chicken thighs for 20 minutes. But being the dutiful man and cook of the household
I decided to get my hands dirty and cut up some chicken things. In order to get a that single cut of "steak" from the thigh
it actu

Steps:

  • Peel off thigh skins by hand (if you're strong enough) or with paring knife. Trim off excess fat. Cut into one single "steak" piece working around the bone. Save smaller pieces for cooking as well. Rinse thighs under cold water while removing outer film and slime. Set aside in a large mixing bowl. Pulse the marinade ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Coat the chicken pieces with the marinade. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator or a minimum of 6~12 hours. With a skewer or toothpick, piercing the thighs for extra marinade absorption is optional. Preheat a skillet or non stick pan over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 15~ 20 minutes or until cooked through. To ensure fully cooked thighs, use a meat thermometer and check for a reading of 165-170°F. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with scallion strips. Enjoy! *If there is extra marinade sauce, adding near the end of cooking will give the thighs extra flavor. Do not add until the very end otherwise it will burn/char the thighs because of the sugars in the marinade.

(KOREAN BBQ CHICKEN) DAK BULGOGI RECIPE - (4.3/5)



(Korean BBQ Chicken) Dak Bulgogi Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-6184

Number Of Ingredients 12

Marinade:
1 pound boneless chicken thigh and/or breast.
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey (or 1-1/3 more tablespoons brown sugar)
1 tablespoon rice wine (or mirin)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil
pinch black pepper
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken pieces. Trim off excess fat. Cut each of the chicken pieces into small sizes (about 2-inch long and 1-inch wide). Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Coat the chicken pieces with the marinade. Marinate for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Preheat a skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken pieces, reserving the marinade. Cook until cooked through and slightly caramelized, about 2 minutes each side. (The sugar and honey in the marinade will burn easily, so watch it carefully and add the reserved marinade by tablespoon when the pan gets dry. You can slightly reduce the heat to avoid burning, if needed.)

BULGOGI (KOREAN MARINATED BBQ MEAT)



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NOTES : Korean Red Chili Pepper Powder "Gochu Garu" -- EXTREMELY HOT!!! -- use at your own risk! HINT: If using an electric skillet, cook the meat strips in small groups at the table. Remove pieces of meat from the skillet as they are cooked, and enjoy them immediately.

Provided by Andy Wold

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb sirloin tip steaks or 1 lb rib eye steak, sliced very thin
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seed oil
1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
1 bunch green onion, finely sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
korean red chili powder, gochu garu,to taste very hot (optional)
4 cups sticky rice, cooked ("Pahp")
2 bunches romaine lettuce, thick stems removed

Steps:

  • Cut the meat into thin bit-size 1" x 2" wide strips.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Add the meat to the marinade, one slice at a time; blend thoroughly.
  • Let stand for at least one hour (preferably overnight) in the refrigerator.
  • Barbecue beef over hot coals (or in an electric skillet) until done, but do not overcook.
  • Serve hot by placing a piece of meat and some"Sticky-Rice" in a lettuce leaf-- roll up the lettuce leaf and eat.

KONA K'S BULGOGI WITH ENOKI MUSHROOMS (KOREAN BBQ)



Kona K's Bulgogi With Enoki Mushrooms (Korean BBQ) image

I've tweaked several different bulgogi recipes to come up with this. The enoki mushrooms add a nice touch. You can in/decrease amount of garlic according to personal preference. NOTE -- if you want to halve this recipe, do not change the amount of sugar, vegetable oil, and sesame oil. The flavors become really off if you halve those ingredients.

Provided by Kona K

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup dark soy sauce (I use the low sodium version)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 -2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 lbs sirloin steaks, finely sliced against grain
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 cups enoki mushrooms, cleaned

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except enoki mushrooms. Mix well and let marinate overnight in refrigerator (NOTE -- if you're short on time, you can skip this overnight step, but I would recommend marinating for at least 30 minutes).
  • Grill beef over medium-high heat. You might want to add some vegetable oil to the pan to prevent beef from sticking.
  • When beef is almost cooked, add the enoki mushrooms. You only want to cook the mushrooms for about 2 minutes.
  • Serve with white rice.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality meat: Use thinly sliced ribeye, New York strip, or sirloin steak for the best results.
  • Marinate the meat overnight: This allows the flavors to penetrate the meat and tenderize it.
  • Use a hot grill or pan: This will help to caramelize the meat and create a delicious crust.
  • Don't overcrowd the grill or pan: This will prevent the meat from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the meat in batches: This will ensure that each batch is cooked properly.
  • Serve the bulgogi with a variety of sides: This could include rice, noodles, kimchi, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Bulgogi is a delicious and versatile Korean dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make bulgogi at home. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give bulgogi a try. You won't be disappointed!

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