Korean Beef Bulgogi (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)
⏱️ 45 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
48g
Fiber
5g
Health Benefits
Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory7/10
Blood Sugar Control8/10
Ingredients
- •• 1 pound lean grass-fed beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- •• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- •• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or honey)
- •• 4 cloves garlic, minced
- •• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- •• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- •• 2 tablespoons olive oil (replaces vegetable oil)
- •• 1 large Asian pear, grated (natural tenderizer)
- •• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- •• 3 green onions/scallions, chopped
- •• 2 cups brown rice, cooked (replaces white rice)
- •• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 11. Combine soy sauce, coconut sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and grated pear in a bowl
- 22. Marinate sliced beef for 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours)
- 33. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 44. Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes
- 55. Add marinated beef in batches, cooking until browned, 2-3 minutes per side
- 66. Toss in green onions and sesame seeds
- 77. Serve over brown rice
Smart Substitutions
White rice→Brown rice
More fiber, nutrients, slower digestion
💡 35% lower
Regular beef→Lean grass-fed beef
Less saturated fat, more omega-3s
💡 Minimal change
Brown sugar→Coconut sugar/honey
More minerals, lower glycemic impact
💡 20% lower