Korean Bulgogi

Prep:

20 min

Cook:

10 min

Total:

30 min

Yield:

4 servings

Korean Bulgogi is thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory-sweet blend of soy sauce, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and grated onion, then quickly cooked for tender, caramelized bites. Topped with green onion and sesame seeds, it delivers a perfect balance of umami and sweetness. Ideal for lettuce wraps or rice bowls, it’s a fast and delicious meal.

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 0.50 cup grated onion
• 4 clove garlic, minced
• 0.50 tsp black pepper
• 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup green onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Steps

1. Whisk marinade ingredients until sugar dissolves.
2. Add beef and let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
3. Preheat a skillet or grill pan over high heat.
4. Cook beef in batches for 2 minutes per side until browned and caramelized.
5. Transfer to a platter and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds before serving.