Light beef bulgogi

Korean marinated beef: thin slices marinated in a lightly sweet soy and sesame sauce, then seared. Fragrant and tender, it is a high-protein dish served with rice and vegetables.

Preparation: 20 min  |  Cooking: 10 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per portion from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 220 kcal · 36 g protein · 5 g carbohydrate · 6 g fat

Ingredients

• 500 g thinly sliced beef
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 spring onions

Method

1. Marinate the beef strips in the soy, honey, garlic, ginger and sesame for 30 minutes.
2. Sear over a very high heat for 3 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with spring onions and sesame seeds.
4. Serve with rice and vegetables.

Nutritional benefits

Lean beef provides high-quality protein and iron. The soy and sesame marinade adds flavour with little sugar and fat, and the sesame oil gives good fats. A tasty, high-protein Korean dish, balanced when served with rice and plenty of vegetables.

Variations and substitutions

• With chicken or pork.
• With tofu for a vegetarian version.
• Hotter: gochujang chilli paste.
• As a bibimbap with rice and vegetables.

Storage and making ahead

Keeps for 2 days and reheats quickly over a high heat. Ideal for lunchboxes.

💡 Good to know

Sear the beef briefly over a very high heat: it stays tender and caramelises without turning tough.

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The ingredients in this recipe: beef · soy sauce · honey · garlic · ginger.

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