Easiest Korean BBQ Bulgogi
About this recipe
If you're craving Korean BBQ but short on time, this Easiest Korean BBQ Bulgogi recipe is your answer. With no marinating required, you can whip up this flavorful dish in a flash. The key is to slice the rib eye beef thinly and cook it quickly over high heat, ensuring a vibrant flavor with every bite.
Chef Jia Choi's approach adds a unique twist with oyster sauce, enhancing the traditional bulgogi taste without the wait. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredient notes
- 300g rib eye beef should be sliced as thin as possible or between 3/8 inch to 1 inch thick.
- 1/2 medium onion and 1 stalk of green onion should be thinly sliced.
Tips from Jia Choi’s video
- Slicing the beef thinly is crucial for quick cooking and maximizing flavor.
- Cooking over medium-high heat allows the beef to sear quickly, enhancing the overall taste.
- Creating a small hole in the pan to add the soy sauce and oyster sauce helps develop a smoked flavor.
Good to know
- Do I need to marinate the beef for this bulgogi recipe?
- No, this recipe does not require marinating the beef.
- How long should I cook the bulgogi?
- Cook the bulgogi for about 2 minutes until fully cooked after mixing in the sauce.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Jia Choi: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Slice the beef as thin as possible or prepare it to be 3/8 inch to 3/4 to 1 inch thick (from 10 to 25mm thick).
- 2
Mince the garlic, and thinly slice the onion and green onion.
- 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Sear the beef and onions. Add brown sugar to the meat when the meat starts to get cooked.
- 4
Make a small hole in the middle of the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and ground black pepper to the hole and let it bubble to create a smoked flavor for the bulgogi.
- 5
When the sauce bubbles, add garlic and green onion to the pan. Mix the sauce with the meat. Cook for about 2 minutes until fully cooked.
- 6
Turn off the heat and sprinkle sesame oil. Serve.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Jia Choi’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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