Description
Spicy Bulgogi is a flavorful Korean dish featuring tender, thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory, sweet, and spicy gochujang-based sauce that caramelizes beautifully when cooked.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 lb thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin preferred; other recommended beefs listed in this blog post above)
- 2 stalks green onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1/2 large onion (thinly sliced)
- Garnish (optional): Roasted sesame seeds
Marinade:
- 1/2 Asian pear or apple
- 4–6 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (adjust for spice level)
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2–3 tablespoons water (optional; to help the marinade blend better)
Instructions
- Blend all marinade ingredients until smooth. Pour into a large bowl.
- To the same bowl, add the beef, onions, and green onions to the marinade, mixing well. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes. You can also let it sit overnight for even more flavor.
- Using a large pan, drizzle a little cooking oil and allow it to get hot over high heat. It’s important that you allow the pan to get hot before you add the beef! Once the heat is high, sear the marinated beef mixture for 3 minutes without stirring to allow caramelization.
- Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until done. Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy with rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves!
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2