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Spicy Beef Bulgogi

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Spicy beef bulgogi (Maeun-sobulgogi) is a Korean dish made with thinly sliced beef marinated in a bold mix of gochugaru and gochujang, then stir-fried with green onions and mushrooms. It’s fiery, savory, slightly sweet, and perfect for a quick dinner or a fun Korean BBQ-style meal.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2–4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

    • 1 lb sirloin beef steak (or other tender cut), thinly sliced
    • 4 green onions, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
    • 1 king oyster mushroom, sliced thin lengthwise
    • 2 tbsp cooking oil
    • 1 bowl of rice (optional)
    • 1/2 cup fermented kimchi, chopped (optional)

 

  • For the marinade:
  • 1/4 cup gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • 1/4 cup rice syrup (or corn syrup, or sugar)
  • 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together gochugaru, rice syrup, gochujang, garlic, soy sauce, pepper, and water until smooth. Add sliced beef and coat well. Marinate briefly or cook immediately.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, green onions, and mushrooms. Stir-fry 1 minute until onions begin to brown.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add marinated beef. Stir-fry 3–5 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Serve hot with rice, kimchi, and side dishes. Optionally, cook tableside with lettuce wraps, ssamjang, and sliced garlic for Korean BBQ-style dining.
  5. For bokkeumbap (stir-fried rice), add rice and chopped kimchi to the remaining sauce in the pan and stir-fry until heated and coated.

Notes

  • Vegetarian: Replace beef with king oyster mushrooms, cook immediately after marinating.
  • For less spice, reduce gochugaru by half or use a milder chili powder.
  • Add vegetables like onions, bell peppers, or carrots for color and crunch.
  • Mix with Korean noodles (dangmyeon or udon) for a heartier dish.
  • Freeze marinated beef in portions for easy future meals.

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