Super Mega Delicious Korean Sweet & Savory Beef aka BULGOGI

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everybody loves me.

I mean BULGOGI, everybody loves bulgogi.

You know BULGOGI. You’ve heard of it. You’ve tried it. It’s the second most popular menu item after Korean BBQ. Widely known, broadly liked, accepted everywhere.

The mysterious, crazy sweet-savory combo keeps you going back for more. The secret, hangry hippos- is disappointing in its simplicity. OK, let’s go.

What you need:

  • Beef

  • Onion

  • Garlic

  • Soy Sauce

  • Sugar

  • Sesame Oil

  • Green onions

  • Oil

What you do:

  • Chop onion.

  • Cook and soften in oil.

  • Add garlic if you use fresh. It’s better to use fresh.

  • Add meat.

  • Mix soy sauce and sugar. Ratio 1:1 is most widely liked, but adjust to your preference.

  • When meat is almost done, drizzle some sesame oil.

  • Add garlic powder.

  • Add green onions.

  • Done.

  • Mix into a bowl of hot rice. Enjoy.

  • UPGRADE: Top with a sunny-side up fried egg.

Notes:

  • Beef can be substituted with whatever you have on hand, or what you prefer- pork/chicken. This sauce will taste delicious with virtually anything. This can be a completely vegetarian dish as well. Try it with some mushrooms with bite like King oyster, shiitake or portobellos. Mm, out of this world.

  • Garlic: Fresh garlic is a must. Except when there is a global pandemic preventing regular trips to the grocery store and you couldn’t find it the last time you were there. Then powdered garlic is better than nothing.

  • Sugar: You can substitute sugar with any sweetening alternative you’re comfortable with. Honey is a good option- currently out of stock at the house.

  • Bulgogi was made into a bulgogi bowl here, but you can make a fantastic feast and make this a superstar BANCHAN (side dish).

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