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Easy Bulgogi Recipe For Beginners

A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender marinated beef and vibrant vegetables, perfect for beginners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound beef ribeye or sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 1 cup sliced vegetables carrots, bell pepper, onion
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper.
  2. Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  3. Place a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
  4. Add the marinated beef to the hot skillet in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  5. After the beef has seared, add the sliced vegetables and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
  7. Serve the bulgogi hot over rice or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the beef marinate overnight in the fridge.