Heart-Healthy Beef Bulgogi
Discover a delicious twist on a Korean classic with Heart-Healthy Beef Bulgogi—an irresistible blend of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This recipe features lean beef sirloin marinated in a savory-sweet mix of low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh garlic, ginger, and brown sugar, ensuring all the traditional taste with less sodium and fat. Stir-fried to perfection with vibrant vegetables like red bell peppers and julienned carrots, this dish is topped with sesame seeds and a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Served in crisp lettuce wraps, it’s a nutrient-packed, gluten-free option ideal for busy weeknights or a lighter special occasion meal. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy, heart-healthy bulgogi recipe proves that eating well doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor! Perfect for fans of Korean BBQ searching for healthier alternatives.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean beef sirloin
- 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 3 units Green onions, sliced
- 1 unit Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 unit Carrot, julienned
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 8 units Lettuce leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Slice the lean beef sirloin against the grain into thin strips.
In a large bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Mix well to create the marinade.
Add the beef strips to the marinade, ensuring the meat is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove beef from marinade and add to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
Add the sliced green onions, red bell pepper, and julienned carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Sprinkle sesame seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper over the beef and vegetables. Toss to combine.
Serve the beef bulgogi with lettuce leaves, using them to wrap the beef and vegetables for a light, refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1337 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.2 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.0 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 1846 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 134.4 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 2337 mg | 50% | |
*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.
