Bulgogi Korean Barbecued Beef Lettuce Wraps
Bring bold, authentic Korean flavors to your table with these Bulgogi Korean Barbecued Beef Lettuce Wraps! This mouthwatering dish features tender, thinly sliced ribeye beef marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, with a hint of sweetness from grated Asian pear and brown sugar. A touch of gochugaru adds a gentle heat, while toasted sesame seeds and scallions provide the perfect finishing touches. Served on crisp butter lettuce leaves with fluffy steamed rice and optional kimchi, these wraps are a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Quick to prepare and perfect for a crowd, this interactive meal is sure to be a hit for casual weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ribeye beef, thinly sliced
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
- 1 small pear or Asian pear, grated
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 12 leaves butter lettuce or romaine leaves, washed and dried
- 2 cups cooked white rice or steamed rice
- 1 cup kimchi (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, grated pear, gochugaru, and half of the sliced scallions. Mix well to create the marinade.
Add the thinly sliced ribeye beef to the marinade. Mix to coat the beef evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly grease the pan with a small amount of oil.
Working in batches, cook the marinated beef in the hot skillet. Spread the slices out in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until nicely caramelized and cooked through. Remove the cooked beef from the pan and set aside.
To assemble the lettuce wraps, place a small scoop of cooked rice onto a lettuce leaf. Top with a few slices of the cooked bulgogi beef.
Garnish each wrap with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, a few sliced scallions, and a dollop of kimchi if desired.
Serve immediately as a fun and interactive meal, allowing diners to assemble their own wraps at the table.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.7 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.8 g | 264% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 400 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 5260 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.9 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g | ||
| Protein | 130.1 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 438 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2846 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
