The BEST Bulgogi Recipe You’ll EVER Taste! | Easy Korean BBQ at Home
About this recipe
Bulgogi is a classic Korean BBQ dish that’s all about marinated beef cooked to perfection. This recipe from Chef Chris Cho brings the restaurant experience right to your kitchen, making it easy and affordable to enjoy this flavorful dish at home.
With just a few simple ingredients and techniques, you can create a mouthwatering Bulgogi that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, taking only about 45 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredient notes
- You can substitute Korean pear with canned pear if Korean pear is unavailable.
Tips from Chef Chris Cho’s video
- Cut the beef into thin slices for a melt-in-your-mouth texture; thinner than what you find at the store is ideal.
- Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes, but preferably 24 hours for the best flavor.
- Cook the beef over medium to low heat to avoid toughness and ensure even cooking.
Good to know
- How long should I marinate the beef for Bulgogi?
- Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes, but preferably 24 hours for the best flavor.
- What type of meat should I use for Bulgogi?
- Use thinly sliced beef, ideally thinner than what you find at the store.
- Can I use a different type of pear for the marinade?
- Yes, you can substitute Korean pear with canned pear if Korean pear is unavailable.
- What is the total cooking time for this Bulgogi recipe?
- The total time for this recipe is about 45 minutes.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Chef Chris Cho: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Cut the beef into thin slices, ideally thinner than what you find at the store for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- 2
In a bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
In a blender, combine 1/3 cup of onion, 70g of Korean pear (peeled), 1/3 cup of water, and 1/2 tablespoon of garlic. Blend until smooth.
- 4
Add the blended mixture to the sauce and mix well. Then add 3 tablespoons of mirin (or sake), 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and black pepper to taste. Mix again.
- 5
Marinate the 300g of thinly sliced beef in the sauce for at least 30 minutes (preferably 24 hours for best flavor).
- 6
Heat oil in a pan over medium to low heat. Add the marinated beef and cook until it changes color and is about 70-80% done.
- 7
Add 50g of onion and scallions to the pan and cook until the onions are soft and the beef is fully cooked.
- 8
Finish with a tablespoon of sesame seeds for garnish and serve.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity for the scallions was inferred as '1-2 pieces' based on typical usage in recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Chef Chris Cho’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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