Jung Ho-young's Instant Beef Bulgogi

Simple and quick beef bulgogi that requires no marinating—sear the meat first to enhance flavor, then stir in sauce right away.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who want to enjoy delicious bulgogi in just 20 minutes without waiting to marinate
  • Those who prefer bulgogi with crisp, crunchy vegetables and a satisfying chew

Ingredients needed 🛒3 servings

  • beef for bulgogi 600g
  • onion 1/2 medium
  • carrot 1/3 medium
  • shiitake mushroom 2 pieces
  • green onion 1/2 bunch
  • soy sauce 9 tablespoons
  • oyster sauce 1.5 tablespoons
  • sugar 3 tablespoons
  • strained pear juice 1/2 can
  • minced garlic 1.5 tablespoons
  • cooking wine 2 tablespoons
  • ground black pepper a pinch
  • sesame oil 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

  1. Pat the beef dry with kitchen paper to remove excess blood and moisture.
  2. Cut the onion, carrot, shiitake mushrooms, and green onion into thick, bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, strained pear juice, minced garlic, cooking wine, and a pinch of black pepper to make the sauce.
  4. Add the beef to a hot dry pan without oil and sear until nicely browned, allowing the surface to develop a deep color and undergo sweating.
  5. Once the beef is partially cooked, add the prepared vegetables (onion, carrot, mushrooms) and the sauce, then stir-fry together.
  6. When the vegetables just begin to soften and the sauce is well combined, sprinkle in the green onion and sesame oil, then gently toss to finish.
  1. Remove blood from the beef and cut vegetables into thick slices.
  2. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, strained pear juice, and other seasonings to prepare the sauce.
  3. Sear the beef in a dry pan until golden, then quickly stir in vegetables and sauce.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Skip the hassle of juicing fresh pears by using store-bought 'strained pear juice' for easy tenderizing and natural sweetness.
  • Since the meat isn't marinated, it's best to use tender cuts such as thinly sliced bulgogi-grade beef (like seol-doo or Hanwoo sirloin).

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