Super Simple Beef Bulgogi with Plenty of Vegetables
Quick Beef Bulgogi Recipe Using Up Leftover Fridge Vegetables in 30 Minutes
Worried about what to make for dinner tonight? You’ve got this in just 30 minutes! This recipe makes a nutritious and delicious beef bulgogi using up those forgotten vegetables in your fridge. You don’t need to buy special bulgogi-cut beef; ground beef works perfectly to create a rich flavor. It’s so tasty, you’ll want to mix it with rice or even add udon noodles!
Main Ingredients
- 400g Ground Beef
- 1/2 Onion
- 1/2 Carrot
- 3 Button Mushrooms
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
Seasoning
- 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Agave Syrup (adjust sweetness as needed)
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Agave Syrup (adjust sweetness as needed)
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, place the 400g of ground beef in a bowl. Add 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp oyster sauce, 0.5 Tbsp agave syrup, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix everything together thoroughly, ensuring the marinade coats the beef evenly.
Step 2
Marinate the beef in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. While the beef is marinating, prepare your vegetables. Thinly slice 1/2 onion and 1/2 carrot. Quarter the 3 button mushrooms or cut them into bite-sized pieces. Mince 3 cloves of garlic.
Step 3
Heat a little cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced onions, and sauté until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic, and cook until the onions become translucent.
Step 4
Once the onions and garlic are slightly cooked and aromatic, add the marinated ground beef to the pan. Stir-fry over medium-high heat to quickly sear the beef, locking in its juices for the best flavor.
Step 5
When the beef is partially cooked, add the prepared carrots and button mushrooms. Continue to stir-fry until the vegetables are tender and slightly softened. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or soy sauce if needed.
Step 6
Finally, drizzle in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil for added aroma and flavor. (Optional: For an extra smoky flavor, you can briefly torch the bulgogi with a kitchen torch at the very end. However, it’s delicious even without this step!)
Step 7
Transfer the beautifully cooked beef bulgogi to a serving dish. Enjoy this delicious dish served over warm rice, or add some udon noodles for a hearty meal!
