The Best Korean BBQ Bulgogi
A tender, marinated beef dish with a sweet and savory glaze, perfect for grilling or pan-searing. This Korean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.2 lbs (550g) ground beef
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 tsp (grated) ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice flour
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 large leaves lettuce
- 1/2 cup (chopped) kimchi
- 1 tsp sriracha
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1.2 lbs ground beef with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp gochujang, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Mix until well incorporated.
- Step 2: Shape into 8-10 small meatballs (1/4-inch thick) or thin strips for bulgogi.
- Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meat in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and slightly charred.
- Step 4: Serve on lettuce leaves with a side of kimchi, drizzle with 1 tsp sriracha, and garnish with additional kimchi for extra spice.
