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A white plate with bulgogi with wooden chopsticks with a side of rice and kimchi.
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Healthy Korean Beef Bulgogi Recipe

Bulgogi is a Korean barbecue favorite consisting of slices of beef marinated in a savory sauce and grilled to perfection.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: korean
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 1
Calories: 477kcal
Author: Clara

Ingredients

Marinade Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mirin
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • Yellow Onion (Minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Apple (Optional)

Beef and Rice

  • 4 Oz Beef Slices
  • ¼ cup Brown Rice

Instructions

  • Prepare the rice – Start by preparing the rice according to the package directions so that the rice can cook while you're putting together the rest of the recipe.
  • Make the marinade  Mince the garlic into small pieces. Mix the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Marinade the beef  Add in the beef slices and mix thoroughly, making sure the beef slices are thoroughly coated with the marinade. Marinade for at least 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the vegetables – Slice the onion into long lengthwise slices.
  • Cook the bulgogi and onions – Put a cast iron pan or large skillet on the stove and turn to medium-high heat. Once heated, add the bulgogi slices along with the onions, ideally in a single layer. Cook the bulgogi slices for about 30 seconds on each side, or until thoroughly cooked. Leave the onions caramelizing in the sauce until they begin to wilt. 
  • Put it together – Serve the bulgogi over a bed of rice and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds before enjoying. 

Notes

Substitutions and Variations
Make it spicy – Add some gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) and gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) to give it a kick
Add apple or pear to the marinade – Many traditional Korean recipes add grated apple or pear to the marinade for an additional touch of tangy sweetness.
Expert Tips
Cook the beef in a single layer and remove it as soon as it is done cooking –Overcooking the beef will result in an unappetizing and tough texture.
Cook on a cast iron – this will give the chicken a smoky barbecue flavor reminiscent of Korean barbecue

Nutrition

Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 2754mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 351mg | Iron: 4mg