**Korean Beef Bulgogi: A Savory and Aromatic Dish with Diverse Recipe Variations**
Korean beef bulgogi is a beloved dish that captures the essence of Korean cuisine, tantalizing taste buds with its savory and aromatic flavors. Originating from the Korean word "bul" (fire) and "gogi" (meat), bulgogi literally translates to "fire meat," alluding to its traditional cooking method over an open flame. This flavorful dish is typically made with thinly sliced beef, marinated in a delectable blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings. The resulting marinade infuses the beef with an irresistible umami flavor that perfectly complements the tender and juicy texture. Bulgogi can be prepared in various ways, offering a delightful array of recipes that cater to different preferences. From the classic grilled bulgogi to the popular variations like japchae bulgogi (stir-fried bulgogi with glass noodles) and tteokbokki bulgogi (spicy rice cakes with bulgogi), each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable culinary experience.
EASY BULGOGI (KOREAN BBQ BEEF)
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
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 BARBECUED BEEF)
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Score the meat, if necessary, and place between two pieces of plastic wrap, pound lightly with meat pounder, lightly, to tenderize. Slice the meat on the diagonal into thin strips. Place the meat in a shallow non-reactive baking dish. In a large bowl combine the marinade ingredients and pour them over the meat, mixing well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. Preheat the grill. Remove the meat from the marinade. Over high heat grill for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until meat is nicely browned. Alternately, the meat may be cooked in a very hot frying pan. Wrap a few pieces of beef in a lettuce leaf and all or any of the garnishes. Eat at once.;
- Julienned scallions mixed with chopped red leaf lettuce, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, black pepper .
- Daikon julienned with vinegar, pickled radish, carrot, julienned .
BULGOGI BEEF (KOREAN-STYLE BARBECUE)
In the best examples I've had of beef bulgogi in Korean restaurants, the meat, while tender, still had a little bit of chewiness to it. You can control texture by the thickness or thinness of the slices and how long you marinate them. But this is a fairly fast-acting marinade, so I go with an hour or two.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix garlic, grated onion, grated ginger, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar together in a mixing bowl. Stir in grated pear, soy sauce, and chile flakes.
- Transfer meat to marinade and toss to coat on all sides. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
- Season meat with salt and a drizzle of vegetable oil. Toss.
- Brush a cast iron skillet with a little vegetable oil and place over high heat. When skillet is very hot, add beef in a single layer and cook until meat begins to caramelize around the edges and moisture begins to evaporate, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve over hot rice and top with green onion slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 997.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63.4 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 66.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 24.4 g, Sodium 2394 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
GRILLED KOREAN BULGOGI BEEF
I say "bulgogi", you say "pul-kogi". Truthfully, I'm not really sure how you're supposed to say it but, no matter how you say it, it's tasty. Apparently 'Bulgogi' translates as 'fire-meat' in Korean. The flavour in this dish but it's definitely not 'subtle'. You know you've had something to eat after you've had it - lots of salt, garlic and soy combine for mega-umami! I did NOT include the overnight marinating. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Steak
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all marinade ingredients. Add the sliced beef and marinate overnight in the fridge.
- Grill quickly at high heat. The beef cooks very fast when it's sliced thin so don't wander away. It only takes a minute or 2 on each side!
- Serve over noodles or rice or over greens for a delicious, Asian-style salad.
KOREAN MARINATED BEEF (BULGOGI)
This popular dish can be found on the menu at virtually every Korean restaurant in Manhattan. The beef is topped with various accompaniments such as a few raw garlic slices, kimchi (assorted spicy pickles), and steamed white rice, then wrapped in lettuce and eaten with your hands.
Provided by Lillian Chou
Categories Beef Ginger Sauté Stir-Fry Quick & Easy Spring Soy Sauce Gourmet Dinner
Yield 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, white and pale green scallions, garlic, ginger, and 2 tablespoons sesame seeds in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add steak and toss to coat, then marinate 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until just smoking, then add steak in 1 layer and sauté, turning over occasionally, until browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with scallion greens and remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, then serve with accompaniments.
- *Available at Asian markets and many supermarkets.
BULGOGI (KOREAN BARBEQUE BEEF)
Mmmmmh, I enjoyed my mum's cooking for many, many years. Having moved away from home, I needed to learn how to cook Korean dishes asap. I experimented a little bit, knowing what the basic ingredients for Bulgogi were and voila! This is a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth beef dish, perfect with steamed rice!
Provided by TableTennis
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Korean
Time 11h30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wrap beef in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
- Cut frozen beef at an angle into very thin slices.
- Combine soy sauce, cooking wine, white sugar, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Mix in beef slices. Stir in kiwi pulp, onion, and spring onions. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let beef marinate in the refrigerator, about 2 hours.
- Stir sesame oil into marinade. Continue marinating beef in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in beef and marinade; cook and stir until beef is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 120.6 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1541.3 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
KOREAN GRILLED BEEF (BULGOGI)
Steps:
- Wrap beef in plastic wrap and freeze until firm (but not rock hard). Once firm, slice beef thinly across the grain. Place in baking dish. In a small skillet toast sesame seeds. To create marinade, in small bowl combine scallions, garlic, vinegar, water, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and pepper. Stir well. Pour marinade over beef. Let sit for 30 minutes
- In separate skillet heat oil. Add ginger and garlic and cook until aroma is released. Add carrots and 1/4 cup water. Simmer until carrots are tender, about 2 minutes. Add snow peas and simmer until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Remove beef from baking dish and grill until brown around edges, about 30 seconds per side. Add vegetables to beef. Stir and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with boiled white rice.
BULGOGI (KOREAN BARBECUED BEEF) LETTUCE WRAPS
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
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-STYLE BULGOGI BEEF TACOS
My husband and son share an insatiable appetite for Korean barbeque--and an equally strong dislike of the lettuce leaves traditionally used to wrap the beef. One night, inspired by Korean food trucks, we decided to experiment with our own version, wrapping marinated Korean bulgogi in hot corn tortillas--they were an instant hit, filled with crisp, spicy sweet cucumber, creamy avocado, crunchy scallion, and a punch of gochujang, a Korean hot pepper paste.
Provided by Joon Ma
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Korean
Time 1h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Trim excess fat from beef and slice very thinly across the grain. Transfer beef to a container.
- Place onion, pear, garlic, ginger, and sake in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Pulse until marinade is well mixed.
- Pour marinade over beef. Gently massage beef for a minute or two. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Mix vinegar, sugar, garlic, gochugaru, sesame oil, and salt together in a large bowl. Add cucumbers and green onions and mix gently by hand. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove beef from refrigerator about 20 minutes before cooking.
- Heat canola oil in a cast iron pan over high heat. Cook beef in batches, one layer at a time, stirring until nicely browned, about 3 minutes. Avoid overcrowding beef, or it will end up steaming instead of browning. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Heat tortillas in another skillet, about 1 minute. Transfer to a serving platter and cover to keep warm. Serve beef bulgogi with the tortillas, cucumber salad, and avocado, green onions, and cilantro as garnishes. Drizzle gochujang over tacos, mixing it with a little water if too thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 560.2 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
BULGOGI (KOREAN GRILLED OR BROILED BEEF)
From Tastes for All Seasons byh Crye-Leike. Serve over steamed rice. Prep time includes marinating time.
Provided by NELady
Categories Meat
Time 12m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the 9 seasonings. Put the sliced beef and mix together thoroughly; marinate 1 to 2 hours.
- Grill or broil until beef is cooked to your liking (will cook FAST - is very thin).
BEEF BULGOGI KOREAN TACOS
Make a taco truck favorite at home! Load up a soft tortilla with Korean BBQ beef, cilantro-lettuce slaw and fiery Sriracha salsa. Pair with a Fizzy Lime SODArita.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix beef and marinade ingredients. Seal bag. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in blender, place spicy salsa ingredients. Cover; blend on medium speed until smooth. Pour into small bowl. Set aside. In large bowl, mix all slaw ingredients except lettuce until well mixed. Set aside.
- Drain beef; discard marinade. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in skillet 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown. Toss lettuce in slaw mixture.
- Spoon beef on warm tortillas. Drizzle with spicy salsa, and top with slaw. Sprinkle tops with sesame seed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (taco only), Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g
BULGOGI (KOREAN BEEF) WITH RICE AND LETTUCE
Make and share this Bulgogi (Korean Beef) with rice and lettuce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- To prepare the meat: Cut the beef into very thin slices.
- (The partial freezing will make slicing easier.) Crush the sesame seeds lightly.
- Combine with the light and regular soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and garlic.
- Pour over the meat in a glass dish, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- To prepare the sauce: Combine the hot bean paste, sesame seeds and oil, the sugar and vinegar in a bowl; mix with a spoon until sesame oil is blended in smoothly.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Remove 1 hour before serving.
- Cook rice, set aside to keep warm.
- To prepare the vegetables: Cut the zucchini into ½-inch slices, then cut each slice into thirds; set aside.
- Combine the green-onion shreds, sesame oil, vinegar and seeds.
- Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir-fry the zucchini until browned and tender; transfer to a bowl.
- Stir-fry the onions and garlic with the red-pepper flakes until tender-crisp; combine with the zucchini.
- In a large, heavy skillet set over medium-high heat, stir-fry the meat in several batches for about 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side.
- (Do not crowd the pan as the meat will steam.) Transfer to a platter.
- To serve: Place some of the rice, meat, vegetables and sauce in a lettuce leaf and roll.
- The dish is meant to be eaten with your fingers.
BULGOGI (KOREAN BARBECUED BEEF)
Marinated beef strips and vegetables are barbecued or broiled. Best served over rice, with egg rolls and Korean cucumber salad (from this site)!!
Provided by Paula Stotts
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Korean
Time 3h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, sugar, salt, black pepper, and MSG. Place beef, carrots, and onions in the bag; seal, and shake to coat the vegetables and beef with the sauce. Refrigerate for at least 2 1/2 hours. I prefer to marinate mine overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Remove meat and vegetables from marinade, and place on a large sheet of aluminum foil; seal. Discard marinade.
- Place on grill, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 60.5 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1054.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
SCARE-REAN SKULL (KOREAN BEEF BULGOGI AND CUCUMBER KIMCHI)
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame seeds, garlic and ginger. Add the beef and stir to coat. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, stir together the vinegar, granulated sugar, salt and gochugaru. Add the cucumber and stir to coat. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Remove the meat from the marinade and transfer the marinade to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook until reduced by half.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the beef to the reduced marinade and stir to coat.
- Shape the rice into a skull shape and place on a large platter. Use the cucumber slices to create eyes, a nose and mouth on the skull. Place the beef at the base of the skull to serve.
KOREAN JOON MA BULGOGI BEEF TACOS
My husband and son share an insatiable appetite for Korean barbeque-as well as an equally strong dislike of the lettuce leaves traditionally used to wrap the beef. One night, inspired by Korean food trucks, we decided to experiment with our own version, wrapping marinated Korean bulgogi in hot corn tortillas-they were an instant hit! Crisp, spicy sweet cucumber, creamy avocado, crunchy scallion and a punch of gochuchang (a savory Korean hot pepper paste) make these unbelievably good. That is how we created the Joon Ma Korean Bulgogi Beef Tacos
Provided by joonma4
Categories Korean
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 4-6, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Trim excess fat from steak and slice very thinly across the grain.
- Put onion, pear, garlic, ginger and sake into a blender (or food processor). Blend until smooth and creamy. Then add soy sauce, dark brown sugar, sesame oil and black pepper. Pulse until well mixed.
- Pour marinade over beef. Gently massage the beef with the marinade for a minute or two. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Remove from refrigerator about 20 minutes before cooking.
- Wash the cucumber and slice 1/8 inch thick. Wash the green onion and chop finely.
- In a large bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients. Then add the cucumber and green onion and gently mix by hand. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Very thinly slice the scallions on a sharp diagonal, chop the cilantro and slice the avocado. Put each in a separate serving bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a cast-iron pan over high heat. Add the marinated bulgogi to the pan and cook the beef in batches, each in a single layer. Stir the beef until cooked through and nicely browned and caramelized (about 3 minutes). Be sure not to crowd the beef in the pan or it will end up steaming versus browning. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Heat the tortillas on a hot skillet, turning occasionally, for about 1 minute, or until hot. Transfer to a serving platter and cover to keep warm.
- Serve the bulgogi with the tortillas, cucumber salad and garnishes. Let each guest make their own tacos by adding bulgogi to a tortilla and topping it with cucumber, scallions, avocado, cilantro and a drizzle of gochujang.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.5, Fat 50.3, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 123.4, Sodium 1400.4, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 15.7, Protein 35.4
KOREAN BULGOGI (SWEET BARBECUE BEEF STRIPS)
Steps:
- 1. Try to slice the beef as thinly as possible. Selecting premium cuts of meat recommended for extra taste and quality. 2. Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl enough to fit the batch of thinly sliced beef. Mix to coat and marinate in refrigerator for at least a few hours, although overnight refrigeration is recommended. 3. After marination, cook over medium high heat on a non-stick skillet or frying pan. Cook until meat loses its pink color or until slightly charred. 4. Serve hot with rice and banchan (side dishes) including lettuce varieties for wraps. Red leaf lettuce, Boston bibbs, and romaine lettuce work best. *For easier slicing of the beef, stick the beef in the freezer for 20~25 minutes. This will make cutting much easier, trying to attain paper-thin slices.
KOREAN BEEF BULGOGI
I got the recipe from a Korean friend of mine, she said it was a family favorite and after making it, it became my favorite, too. Don't skip the dipping sauce, it makes the dish!
Provided by Katherine Joy
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix ingredients (except meat) and set aside.
- Slice sirloin paper thin against the grain of the meat(works best if meat is not completely thawed).
- Marinade sirloin for 30 minute.
- Mix ingredients for dipping sauce and refrigerate until ready for use.
- Grill or pan fry, serve over rice with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 136.1, Sodium 2643.6, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10.5, Protein 55.8
BULGOGI WRAPS - KOREAN GRILLED BEEF WRAPS RECIPE - (4.8/5)
Provided by UncleDick
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Prepare Marinade and set aside 1/4 cup for drizzling in the wraps. Place sliced beef in freezer bag with marinade and marinate for 2 hours. Cook Rice Grill, broil or pan fry marinated beef for about 2 -3 min per side (depending on thickness) When cooked, slice into small strips against the grain. To Prepare Wraps: Heat Spinach Wrap over a flat pan or tortilla warmer, top with: 1 large leaf of Lettuce, rice, greens, drizzle of marinade, beef, pepper flakes, cilantro and finally 1 more small leaf of lettuce. Roll and tuck into Wraps. We use extra marinade to dip Wraps into, Can be served with spicy Korean pepper sauce (Kochujang) or other Asian pepper sauce for an extra kick. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Thinly sliced ribeye, sirloin, or flank steak are all great options for bulgogi. Make sure the meat is thinly sliced against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Marinate the beef: The marinade is what gives bulgogi its signature flavor. Make sure to marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
- Use a hot grill or pan: Bulgogi is best cooked over high heat. This will help to caramelize the marinade and give the beef a nice char.
- Cook the beef in batches: Don't overcrowd the grill or pan. Cook the beef in batches so that it has room to cook evenly.
- Serve bulgogi with your favorite sides: Bulgogi is traditionally served with rice, lettuce wraps, and a variety of dipping sauces.
Conclusion:
Bulgogi is a delicious and easy-to-make Korean dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're grilling it up for a backyard barbecue or cooking it in your kitchen, bulgogi is sure to be a hit. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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