Delicious Korean Beef Hot Pot (Bulgogi Jeongol)
The Golden Recipe for Korean Beef Hot Pot [Chuseok Special]
A rich and flavorful Korean Beef Hot Pot (Bulgogi Jeongol) recipe, featuring tender beef and fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for special occasions like Chuseok or any family gathering.
Main Ingredients- 600g Beef for Bulgogi (thinly sliced)
- 2 King Oyster Mushrooms
- 1 Enoki Mushroom
- 1/2 Onion
- 1/2 Green Onion
- 1 handful Dried Glass Noodles
Beef Marinade- 3 Tbsp Fish Sauce (e.g., anchovy sauce)
- 3 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Minced Green Onion
- 1/2 Onion, thinly sliced (for marinade)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Broth- 1.5 cups Water (300ml)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (Korean ‘jin’ soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 3 Tbsp Fish Sauce (e.g., anchovy sauce)
- 3 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Minced Green Onion
- 1/2 Onion, thinly sliced (for marinade)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Broth- 1.5 cups Water (300ml)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (Korean ‘jin’ soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the 600g of beef for bulgogi. Gently pat the beef dry with paper towels to remove excess blood. Place it in a bowl and carefully separate any clumps of meat. This helps the marinade penetrate evenly. Next, add 3 tablespoons of sugar and gently massage it into the beef. Letting it marinate with sugar first helps to tenderize the meat and add a subtle sweetness. You can adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.
Step 2
After the initial marination with sugar, add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of minced green onion to the beef. Mix them in thoroughly with the beef.
Step 3
Now, add 3 tablespoons of fish sauce for a savory depth. If you don’t have fish sauce or prefer not to use it, you can substitute it with soy sauce. Fish sauce adds a rich umami flavor to the broth.
Step 4
Alternatively, a ratio of 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to 1 tablespoon of fish sauce works well too. Feel free to adjust this to your taste. Add the thinly sliced 1/2 onion (prepared for the marinade) and mix it with the other ingredients.
Step 5
Finally, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a fragrant finish.
Step 6
Gently massage all the marinade ingredients into the beef until well combined. Ensuring the marinade coats every piece of meat is key for maximum flavor. This completes the beef marinade – isn’t it easy? If you were to stir-fry this mixture now, you’d have delicious pan-fried bulgogi!
Step 7
While the beef is marinating, prepare 1 handful of dried glass noodles for the hot pot. Soak the glass noodles in lukewarm water for about 30 minutes until softened. If you’re short on time, you can boil them in water until tender. The glass noodles will absorb the flavorful broth, adding another delightful texture.
Step 8
Now, let’s prepare the vegetables for the hot pot. Trim the base of the enoki mushroom and separate it into smaller clumps. Thinly slice the 1/2 onion. Chop the green onion into bite-sized pieces. Cut the king oyster mushrooms into 2-3 pieces or desired shapes, ensuring they are easy to eat. Slicing all vegetables to a similar size helps them cook evenly.
Step 9
Making the broth for the hot pot is incredibly simple. In a pot, combine 1.5 cups (300ml) of water with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved. This easy mixture creates a flavorful base for your hot pot.
Step 10
Arrange the prepared ingredients attractively in a wide hot pot. Start by lining the edges of the pot with mushrooms and sliced onions, then place the marinated beef in the center. Presenting the ingredients beautifully makes the final dish even more appealing.
Step 11
Pour the prepared broth evenly over all the ingredients in the pot. I poured all the broth in at once before starting to cook. The broth will simmer and meld with the flavors of the beef and vegetables.
Step 12
Place the hot pot over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil. Once it starts bubbling, gently use chopsticks to loosen and separate the beef pieces as they cook. This prevents the meat from clumping together and ensures it cooks evenly and remains tender.
Step 13
Initially, the broth might seem a bit sparse, but as it simmers, the mushrooms and vegetables will release their moisture, making the broth more abundant. Taste the broth towards the end of cooking and if it needs more saltiness, add a little more soy sauce to adjust the seasoning to your liking. Enjoy this hearty and delicious hot pot with a side of warm rice!
Step 14
Your delicious Korean Beef Hot Pot is complete!
