Easy Beef Bulgogi (Korean BBQ at Home… in Your Frying Pan)
Craving something bold, salty-sweet, and just smoky enough to feel dangerous without setting off your smoke alarm? This Easy Beef Bulgogi recipe is about to become your new “I don’t know what to cook” hero.
Made with Fresh farms ribeye steak sourced through Twish Cart, it brings Korean BBQ flavour straight to your kitchen—no grill, no fancy gadgets, just a hot pan and a very happy bowl of rice.
❤️ Twish Cart Make It Better
At Twish Cart, we pool orders from families to access high-quality local meats at better prices. Our Fresh farms ribeye comes from Ontario family farms, where animals are raised without unnecessary antibiotics or hormones.
What that means in your pan:
- Beef that’s naturally rich and flavourful
- Tender texture that stands up to marinades
- A recipe that tastes like a treat, but feels good to serve to your family
You’re not just making dinner—you’re supporting local producers and reducing waste through smart, community-powered grocery shopping.
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🥢 Why This Beef Bulgogi Will Live Rent-Free in Your Meal Plan
- Weeknight-friendly: Once marinated, it cooks in under 30 minutes.
- Huge flavour, low effort: Deep, savoury-sweet, caramelized edges on every piece.
- Family-approved: Kids, partners, picky eaters—this one is a peace treaty in a pan.
- Flexible: Works beautifully with ribeye, sirloin, or flank steak.
Serve it with steamed rice, noodles, or wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and pretend your kitchen is a Korean street food stall. Zero airfare required.
🛒 Ingredients
- Fresh farms ribeye steak (or your favourite beef steak cut)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped into large pieces
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Everything above can be easily added to your Twish Cart grocery pool—so you’re saving money while planning dinner. That’s main-character energy.
🔪 Step-by-Step: How to Make Easy Beef Bulgogi
1. Slice the Steak
Cut your Fresh farms ribeye into very thin slices, going against the grain.
Thin slices = maximum marinade absorption = ridiculously tender beef.
2. Build the Marinade
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Brown sugar
- Water
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Rice vinegar
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Black pepper
- Onion powder
Add the sliced onion and green onions, then stir so everything gets coated in that glossy, flavour-packed sauce.
3. Marinate the Beef
Add the sliced steak to the bowl and mix well so every piece is covered.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours—or overnight if you want that “I planned my life” depth of flavour.
4. Cook the Bulgogi
Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the beef in small batches for about 5–6 minutes per batch, until:
- The liquid reduces
- The edges caramelize
- Your kitchen smells like happiness
Don’t overcrowd the pan—crowded pans steam; uncrowded pans sear. We want sear.
5. Serve & Garnish
Spoon the beef over warm rice or noodles, or pile into lettuce cups.
Top with sesame seeds and extra green onions for crunch and colour.
💡 Tips for Perfect Bulgogi
- Slice against the grain: This is the secret to melt-in-your-mouth beef, even with leaner cuts.
- Spice it up: Add chili flakes, gochujang, or a drizzle of honey + hot sauce for a sweet-spicy upgrade.
- Build a full bowl: Add sautéed veggies, kimchi, or a fried egg on top for a complete Korean-inspired rice bowl.