Looking for a tastier and healthier than takeaway option? Bring the taste of Korea to your family and dining table with our classic Korean Beef Bulgogi Recipe.
Tip: For this Korean Beef Bulgogi recipe, you’ll be wanting a super tender cut which takes on all of the flavours but stays juicy and soft through cooking. We recommend a quality beef fillet, Chuck or Rib eye, to make this amazing dish! If you’re looking for an alternative use a tenderloin or top sirloin.
Servings: 6 people
Prep Time: 35 minutes (Inclusive of the minimum marinating time, however, we do recommend marinating the beef overnight to enhance the flavour and tenderness of the meat)
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients you’ll need to gather:
- 750g thinly sliced beef
- ½ onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (roasted)
- ½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds (for topping)
- 4 fresh shallots (for topping)
Ingredients you’ll need for the marinade:
- 4 tbsp Korean soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil (roasted)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar (don’t substitute with honey as it burns easily)
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- ½ Asian pear, grated
How to cook our Korean Beef Bulgogi recipe, method:
- Prepare the meat - Start by cutting the beef into thin slices with a sharp knife - the thinner the better. We recommend wrapping the beef in plastic and freeze for 2 hours before slicing to make it easier to slice.
- Create the flavour - In a large boil mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic and grated Asian pear.
- The main star - Add the meat to the marinade in the large boil and toss to combine making sure each piece of thinly sliced meat is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. We recommend marinating the beef overnight in the fridge or for at least 30 minutes.
- Bring the heat - Preheat a barbecue, grill or large skillet with the sesame oil on medium-high heat. Cook the marinated in a single layer until cooked through, depending on how thin the beef is sliced this can take 40 seconds - 3 minutes. beef. If necessary cook in two batches, keeping the first batch warm under foil.
- Serve and enjoy - Transfer the meat to the plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh shallots. Serve searing hot with your favourite side, we love serving our Beef Bulgogi with jasmine rice.
Now that you know how to make our tasty and healthy Korean Beef Bulgogi Recipe, it's time to visit Pendle Hill Meat Market and SAVE! Our friendly staff will be more than happy to assist you in gathering the ingredients you need to create this traditional dish, including the best cut of 100% Australian beef.
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