{"id":"recipe_9875443810","slug":"bulgogi-korean-bbq-beef","title":"Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)","description":"A classic Korean dish featuring thin slices of beef marinated in a savory, sweet, and nutty soy-based sauce, quickly seared for a caramelized finish.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":50,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"600g beef ribeye, thinly sliced","name":"Beef Ribeye","quantity":600,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.3,"usUnit":"lb","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"ribeye or sirloin","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 cup soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 tbsp brown sugar","name":"Brown Sugar","quantity":38,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tbsp sesame oil","name":"Sesame Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"toasted","notes":"","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"3 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp ginger, grated","name":"Ginger","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"grated","notes":"","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/4 Korean pear, grated","name":"Korean Pear","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"piece","form":"grated","notes":"acts as tenderizer","group":"Marinade","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 green onions, sliced","name":"Green onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"","group":"Garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds","name":"Sesame Seed","quantity":8,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"toasted","notes":"","group":"Garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1/4 tsp black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Marinade","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, grated Korean pear, and black pepper until the sugar has dissolved.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade. Use your hands or tongs to ensure every piece of meat is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).","group":"Marinating","title":"Add the thinly sliced beef","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Marinating"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat a large cast-iron skillet or wok over high heat. Once smoking hot, add the beef in a single layer (work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding). Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to get a nice sear, then toss and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a large cast-iron skillet or wok","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice and lettuce wraps (ssambap).","group":"Serving","title":"Remove from heat and garnish","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Using a Korean pear or an Asian pear is traditional as it contains enzymes that naturally tenderize the meat. If you cannot find one, a Bosc pear or even a grated kiwi works, though kiwi is much stronger and requires less marinating time.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["stirFry","sear"],"equipment":["large mixing bowl","skillet","tongs"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["soy","sesame","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The beef can be marinated up to 12 hours in advance. Longer than that and the pear enzymes may make the meat too soft."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover bulgogi in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat quickly in a hot pan to maintain the texture; microwave may toughen the beef."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_9875443810%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=42ecf291-f5c5-4d7d-9a80-3acae4481e7f","imageAlt":"Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["beef","korean bbq","savory","quick cook","high protein"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:23:21.399Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:23:21.399Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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