Description
Korean-inspired beef bulgogi sings with sweet and savory marinade perfection. Tender meat slices draped over steamed rice create a delicious adventure you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 ounces (567 grams) beef steak (flank, skirt, or flat iron steak recommended)
- 11 ounces (312 grams) bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) onion (1 small)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons hoisin or oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 1.4 ounces (40 grams) green onions
- 0.3 ounces (8 grams) garlic (2 cloves)
- 0.2 ounces (6 grams) ginger (½ tablespoon minced)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds (to taste)
Cornstarch Slurry:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Chill beef in the freezer for approximately 30 minutes to enhance precise cutting, then slice into thin 1/4-inch strips against the muscle grain for optimal tenderness.
- Create a flavorful marinade by combining beef with sesame oil, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt, allowing ingredients to meld for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Prepare sauce mixture by blending liquid components, reserving minced garlic and ginger for later incorporation.
- Finely mince fresh garlic and ginger, then slice green onions and bell peppers into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
- Heat wok to high temperature and rapidly stir-fry marinated beef until meat turns golden brown and loses pink coloration, then transfer to a separate plate.
- In the same wok, quickly sauté vegetable pieces until they become slightly crisp and retain vibrant colors.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the vegetable mixture, releasing their aromatic essences for approximately 30 seconds.
- Pour prepared sauce into wok, incorporating cornstarch slurry to create a glossy, thickened consistency.
- Reintroduce cooked beef to the wok, gently tossing to ensure even sauce coverage and temperature integration.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Freeze beef briefly to make slicing easier and achieve uniform, thin strips.
- Marinating tenderizes beef and infuses deeper flavor profiles into the meat.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to create quick caramelization and preserve meat’s juiciness.
- Prepare all ingredients beforehand for smooth, fast cooking process.
- Cornstarch works as a magical thickening agent and helps create glossy sauce texture.
- Sesame seeds provide delightful crunch and authentic nutty finish to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 386 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 712 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg