Name: Bulgogi Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: ⅓ cup soy sauce; 2 green onions, chopped, dark green parts separated from white and light green parts; 3 tablespoons white sugar; ¼ yellow onion, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; ¼ teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; ¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 ½ pounds beef sirloin steak, cut very thin using kitchen shears; 1 teaspoon honey, or to taste

I don’t eat Asian food very often, but when I do, it is always something special. I am particularly a fan of their sauces and one from Korea definitely stands out.

Occasionally referred to as a Korean BBQ sauce, Bulgogi sauce is a perfect combination of savory and sweet, and sometimes even spicy.

Whenever I crave something from Eastern cuisine, I always make this incredible sauce. That is especially the case when I want to marinate my meat.

Every time, it softens and enriches the pieces of my beef so much that my taste buds simply explode.

Bulgogi Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Get ready to elevate your taste buds with a mouthwatering bulgogi sauce through the most delicious and tender meat you've ever tasted.

Ingredients

⅓ cup soy sauce
2 green onions, chopped, dark green parts separated from white and light green parts
3 tablespoons white sugar
¼ yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
¼ teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds beef sirloin steak, cut very thin using kitchen shears
1 teaspoon honey, or to taste

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 352Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 836mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 32g

Ingredients

1. Create the Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, light green and white onion parts, yellow onion slices, sugar, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, and black pepper.

Stir everything well to ensure a smooth marinade.

Ingredients for bulgogi sauce in a glass bowl

2. Marinate the Steak: Add the thin steak slices to the marinade, ensuring that all pieces are well coated.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or let it sit overnight for a more intense flavor.

Pieces of beef marinated in bulgogi sauce, ready for refrigiration

3. Cooking the Bulgogi: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Cook the steak in batches, stirring constantly.

Add honey to the pan to caramelize the beef as it cooks. In about 5 minutes, the steak should be fully cooked and slightly caramelized.

Bulgogi beef in a hot skillet pored by honey

4. Final Touch: Top the cooked bulgogi with the dark green slices of the green onions as a garnish, adding a pop of color and fresh flavor.

Enjoy your homemade bulgogi! It’s perfectly served with rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a delicious, savory meal with a perfect touch of sweetness.