Weeknight Beef Bulgogi
This juicy, tender, and flavorful beef bulgogi is perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 medium pear peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp dark soy sauce optional but recommended
- 3 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp gochujang
- 4 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 lbs. shaved or ultra thinly sliced steak
- 1 large sweet onion peeled and sliced
Cooking
- 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
Garnishing and serving
- sliced green onions
- white or jasmine rice
- sesame seeds
Instructions
Marinate
- To a food processor or blender, add 1 medium pear, 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce, 1 Tbsp dark soy sauce, 3 Tbsp packed light brown sugar, 4 cloves garlic, 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil. Process or blend until fully mixed and smooth.
- Add 2 lbs. shaved or ultra thinly sliced steak and 1 large sweet onion to a mixing bowl. Pour in marinade, turning to coat all the beef and onion in it.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Cook the beef
- Heat a large and preferably deep skillet over MED HIGH heat. Once hot, add 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil and 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil. Then add the marinated beef and onions (you will likely need to do this in batches).
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until you have a golden brown sear on both sides.
Serve
- Serve beef garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. I like to serve it alongside some white or jasmine rice.
Notes
- I've estimated this recipe serves 8, but feel free to divide it into as many servings as you'd like.
- Recipe prep and cook times do not include marinating time, as that will vary from person to person.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
