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Korean Beef Bulgogi Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Korean Beef Bulgogi Recipe, where tender beef meets a savory-sweet marinade for an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and offers versatility in serving styles—whether you wrap it in lettuce or serve it over rice. The marinade, featuring soy sauce, honey butter, and fresh garlic, infuses the beef with rich flavors while grilled vegetables add a satisfying crunch. It’s an easy-to-make meal that will impress both beginners and seasoned cooks alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ribeye or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
  • 6 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 Asian pear or red apple, grated
  • 1 tbsp gochujang, optional
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or white button), sliced
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil, for cooking
  • 2 tbsp honey butter (mix 1 tbsp melted butter + 1 tbsp honey)
  • Cooked rice
  • Lettuce leaves or perilla leaves, for wrapping
  • Extra sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, grated pear/apple, gochujang (if using), and black pepper. Add beef and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and carrots until tender-crisp; set aside.
  3. Cook marinated beef in batches for 2–3 minutes on each side until caramelized. Drizzle with honey butter before removing from heat.
  4. Add cooked vegetables back to the pan for a minute. Serve hot over rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves.

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