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Flavorful Korean BBQ Bulgogi Beef Lettuce Wraps Easy Spicy Gochujang Recipe

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Juicy, tender Korean BBQ bulgogi beef wrapped in crisp lettuce with a spicy gochujang sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye or sirloin
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 scallion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 head green leaf or butter lettuce, washed and separated into leaves
  • Optional: julienned carrots, thin cucumber slices, or kimchi

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  2. If beef is not pre-sliced, freeze for 20-30 minutes to firm up, then slice thinly across the grain about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Add sliced beef and thinly sliced onion to marinade. Toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  4. Mix gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, and toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl for the spicy sauce. Adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.
  5. Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Prepare optional veggies like carrots, cucumbers, or kimchi.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef and onions in a single layer. Cook 3-4 minutes without stirring to caramelize, then stir and cook 2-3 more minutes until cooked through.
  7. Place a lettuce leaf on a plate, spoon bulgogi beef onto it, drizzle with gochujang sauce, and add optional veggies or kimchi.
  8. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Marinate at least 20 minutes, ideally up to 2 hours. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get good caramelization. Use fresh, crisp lettuce leaves and keep them chilled until serving. Adjust gochujang spice level to taste. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari.

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