Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Easy Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)
Easy Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef) is made with pre-sliced rib eye beef, green onion, and sesame seeds.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 3 min
- Total
- 33 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 13 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Beef
- Cuisine
- Korean · Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Keep the specified layer
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
2. Allow for marinating
Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.
3. Cook in batches as directed
Keep the batch-cooking step when planning the pan space and cooking sequence.
Get to know the ingredients
pre-sliced rib eye beef (2-mm thick, thawed)
In the method: Add the thawed, thinly sliced beef to a large bowl and pour the marinade over top.
vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
In the method: Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
green onion (finely chopped)
In the method: If you don't own either, finely grate the pear and onion, then mix with the remaining marinade ingredients in a bowl.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 lb pre-sliced rib eye beef (2-mm thick, thawed)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)Ingredient note
Source: 1 green onion (finely chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 1.5 tsp sesame seeds (toasted kind)Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/4 cup Asian Pear (peeled & cut into quarters)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup onion (cut into quarters)Ingredient note
Source: 3 garlic clovesIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoon brown sugarIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoon mirinIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoon sesame oil (toasted kind)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon honeyIngredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve hot.
A little more help as you go
Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
Follow the blending step
Prepare the blending equipment before that stage of the recipe.
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the blender, food processor, and skillet. Start with this step: Add the marinade ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook the beef in a single layer in small batches for about 3 minutes, tossing occasionally, until cooked through with browned, caramelized edges.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: christieathome.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
