A Korean Recipe From My Omoni (Mother): Bulgogi

Name: A Korean Recipe From My Omoni (Mother): Bulgogi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams Thinly sliced beef; 1 Carrot; 2 stalks Thin green onions (or thick green onions); 1 if using shiitake, 3 to 4 Mixed mushrooms; 1/2 Onion; 300 ml Water; 4 tbsp Soy sauce; 1/2 Apple or Asian pear; 2 tbsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Sake; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 1 tbsp Beef stock powder; 2 tsp Grated garlic; 1 tsp Grated ginger; 1 dash Pepper; 1 Red chili pepper; 1 Sesame seeds

Servings: persons

500 grams Thinly sliced beef
1 Carrot
2 stalks Thin green onions (or thick green onions)
1 if using shiitake, 3 to 4 Mixed mushrooms
1/2 Onion
300 ml Water
4 tbsp Soy sauce
1/2 Apple or Asian pear
2 tbsp Sugar
2 tbsp Sake
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 tbsp Beef stock powder
2 tsp Grated garlic
1 tsp Grated ginger
1 dash Pepper
1 Red chili pepper
1 Sesame seeds

1
Put the meat in a bowl.
2
Sice the vegetables.
3
Grate the apple.
4
Combine the marinade ingredients, and add to the meat to marinate it.
5
Add the vegetables, rub in the seasonings well with your hands, and chill for several hours in the refrigerator.
6
Put the contents of the bowl in a pan, marinade and all, and simmer while separating the meat.
7
Add a chili pepper for spice.
8
Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds and it's done.
9
This beef stock (dashida) is used often in South Korea.
10
You can substitute it with chicken soup stock.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams Thinly sliced beef, 1 Carrot, 2 stalks Thin green onions (or thick green onions), 1 if using shiitake, 3 to 4 Mixed mushrooms, and more.

Yes, A Korean Recipe From My Omoni (Mother): Bulgogi falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!