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If you’re craving something bold, savoury, and perfectly balanced between sweet and smoky, this Easy Beef Bulgogi will quickly become one of your go-to dinners. Made with Nutrafarms ribeye steak, it’s a simple way to bring a taste of Korean BBQ to your own kitchen—without a grill in sight.

With just a few pantry staples, you can create tender, flavour-packed beef that pairs beautifully with steamed rice, noodles, or even lettuce wraps.

🥢 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy: Ready in under 30 minutes once marinated.
  • Packed with flavour: Every bite is caramelized and savoury-sweet.
  • Family-friendly: A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults.
  • Flexible: Works with ribeye, sirloin, or flank steak.

🛒 Ingredients

  • Nutrafarms ribeye steak (or your preferred cut)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 green onions, chopped into large pieces
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

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🔪 Instructions

1. Prep the Steak

Start by slicing your Nutrafarms ribeye steak as thinly as possible. Thin slices soak up the marinade beautifully, creating tender and flavourful beef.

2. Make the Marinade

In a large bowl, whisk together: brown sugar, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and onion powder.

Add the sliced onion and green onions to the bowl and mix well.

3. Marinate the Beef

Add the thinly sliced steak to the marinade, coating every piece evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for deeper flavour.

4. Cook the Bulgogi

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and fry the marinated beef in small batches for 5–6 minutes, until caramelized and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan for that perfect golden sear.

5. Serve & Garnish

Serve your bulgogi over warm rice or noodles. Top with sesame seeds and extra green onions for a fresh finish.

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Tips for Perfect Bulgogi

  • Slice against the grain: It helps make even tougher cuts melt-in-your-mouth tender.
  • Add a twist: Try a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of chili flakes for a sweet-spicy kick.
  • Make it a meal: Add sautéed vegetables or a fried egg on top for a full Korean-style bowl.

🍚 Perfect For

  • Weeknight dinners
  • Family meals
  • Meal prep and leftovers
  • Hosting Korean-inspired nights

❤️ Why Nutrafarms Ribeye Makes It Better

At Nutrafarms, our ribeye steaks are sourced from Ontario family farms, where animals are raised without unnecessary antibiotics or hormones. You can taste the difference—each bite is naturally rich, tender, and full of real beef flavour that stands up beautifully in marinades like this.

Bring the taste of Korea home with Nutrafarms!

👉 Visit Nutrafarms.ca to explore locally sourced beef, pork, and poultry delivered right to your door.