Description
Spicy Korean Beef Bulgogi is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the perfect blend of savory, sweet, and spicy elements. This easy-to-make recipe features tender flank steak marinated in a delicious sauce and grilled to perfection. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, serve it alongside steamed rice or fresh lettuce wraps for a delightful meal that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium Korean soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and gochujang to create the marinade.
- Add sliced flank steak to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour (overnight for best results).
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove excess marinade from the beef and cook in batches for about 2 minutes on each side until caramelized and cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot with rice or lettuce leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For a richer flavor, let the beef marinate overnight. - Try using chicken or tofu as alternative proteins. - Customize your bulgogi by adding mushrooms or bell peppers.