The Essence of Home Cooking! A Golden Recipe for Delicious Beef Bulgogi
The Essence of Home Cooking! A Golden Recipe for Delicious Beef Bulgogi
Everyone’s Favorite Tender and Tasty Beef Bulgogi: Recreate Mom’s Authentic Flavor with This Simple Home-Style Recipe!
This is one of my go-to dishes, and I’m confident this is the best Bulgogi recipe. Introducing the simplest yet most delicious home-style Beef Bulgogi that you can easily make! Enjoy the comforting taste of Bulgogi, just like your mom used to make. Curious about that authentic flavor? Don’t worry about failure; anyone can master this recipe. Follow along!
Main Ingredients- Fresh Beef Bulgogi slices (200g)
Seasoning & Additional Ingredients- 1/2 Onion (sliced)
- 20cm Green Onion (sliced diagonally)
- 1 Red Chili Pepper (finely chopped, optional for extra spice)
- 1/5 Carrot (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 pack Enoki Mushrooms (trimmed and separated)
- 6 tsp Soy Sauce (for savory depth)
- 2 tsp Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic (essential for removing gamey odors)
- 1 tsp Instant Coffee Powder (enhances beef flavor and tenderness)
- 1 small Dried Ginger or 1 tsp Grated Ginger (for aromatic notes)
- 1 pack Pear Juice (100ml) or 1/2 grated Pear (tenderizes meat and adds sweetness)
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (enhances flavor)
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil (for a nutty finish)
- 1/2 Onion (sliced)
- 20cm Green Onion (sliced diagonally)
- 1 Red Chili Pepper (finely chopped, optional for extra spice)
- 1/5 Carrot (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 pack Enoki Mushrooms (trimmed and separated)
- 6 tsp Soy Sauce (for savory depth)
- 2 tsp Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic (essential for removing gamey odors)
- 1 tsp Instant Coffee Powder (enhances beef flavor and tenderness)
- 1 small Dried Ginger or 1 tsp Grated Ginger (for aromatic notes)
- 1 pack Pear Juice (100ml) or 1/2 grated Pear (tenderizes meat and adds sweetness)
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (enhances flavor)
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil (for a nutty finish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by preparing the vegetables. Slice the onion into thick strips. Cut the green onion diagonally into 20cm pieces. Thinly slice the carrot. Trim the base of the enoki mushrooms, rinse them lightly under running water, and separate the strands. If you like a bit of heat, finely chop one red chili pepper.
Step 2
Prepare 200g of fresh beef for Bulgogi. Gently pat the surface with paper towels to remove excess blood for a cleaner taste.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious Bulgogi marinade. In a large bowl, combine 6 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp instant coffee powder for aroma, 0.5 tsp black pepper for a slight kick, and 1 small piece of dried ginger (or 1 tsp grated ginger). Finish by adding 1 tsp of sesame oil for a nutty fragrance.
Step 4
Next, add 1 pack (about 100ml) of pear juice. This will help tenderize the beef and add a natural sweetness. If you don’t have pear juice, you can use about 1/2 of a grated ripe pear.
Step 5
Gently mix the beef with all the marinade ingredients using your hands. Massage the marinade into the meat, ensuring it’s evenly coated. This tenderizing step is key for a succulent Bulgogi.
Step 6
Add the prepared vegetables (except enoki mushrooms) to the marinated beef.
Step 7
Now, add the enoki mushrooms and gently toss everything together. The mushrooms add a wonderful chewy texture that complements the beef perfectly.
Step 8
If you desire a spicier flavor, add the finely chopped red chili pepper at this stage and mix lightly. You can adjust the amount to your preference.
Step 9
Cover the bowl and let the Bulgogi marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. While it’s delicious eaten immediately, allowing it to marinate longer will deepen the flavors significantly. If you’re short on time, it’s okay to skip this step!
Step 10
Time to cook! Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated Bulgogi to the hot pan. Make sure the pan isn’t too cold or too hot, as this can affect how the meat cooks.
Step 11
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, and cook until the sauce has slightly thickened and reduced. The vegetables will release their moisture, creating a delicious sauce with the marinade.
Step 12
Voila! Your delicious Beef Bulgogi is ready. Served over a bowl of hot rice, it’s absolutely heavenly. Transfer it to a nice serving dish.
Step 13
Create a happy family meal with this homemade Beef Bulgogi!
