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 mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: korean
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 1
Calories: 477kcal
Marinade Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mirin
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- ⅛ Yellow Onion (Minced)
- 1 teaspoon Grated Apple (Optional)
Beef and Rice
- 4 Oz Beef Slices
- ¼ cup Brown Rice
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.
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
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