Korean-Style BBQ Beef Recipe

Korean BBQ Beef Recipe has marinated meat thinly sliced. It is quickly cooked over a super hot grill. The marinade is spicy and sweet and completely delicious! It's easy to make (have your butcher slice the meat), super flavorful, tender and a great choice for a barbecue or cookout!

Next time try Korean Black Bean Noodles - this recipe is AMAZING!

Korean BBQ Beef Recipe

It's been HOT here in the valley and it will only continue to get hotter.

100 today - 106 by the weekend. UGH - BUT it is Fresno and we are used to triple digits in the summertime. Since tomorrow is the official first day of summer, Mother Nature is saying why not kick it off with a bang, right?

We are definitely rethinking the idea of a pool. 🏊‍♀️

I know Fresno would suddenly become a more popular place to visit, that's for sure!

First things first, does that picture above totally make you drool? I hope so! Truly this is one of my very favorite meals!

I have a lot of favorites don't I? I love teriyaki chicken, Mongolian Beef, or tuna poke - mmmmm! Most of my favorites involve food with BIG flavor and this Korean BBQ Beef Recipe definitely qualifies.

Korean BBQ Beef needs to be on your menu this week! This meal cooks up super quickly and has a ton of sweet/hot amazing flavor.

What is Korean style BBQ?

Korean style is marinated meats that are quickly grilled over a hot charcoal or gas grill. Many of the ingredients you might have on hand!

Grocery list for BBQ Bowl

• chili paste
• soy sauce
• garlic
• sesame oil
• vinegar
• brown sugar
• tri tip thinly sliced

See? Easy stuff right and you might just have everything in your fridge and pantry, so why not give this a try soon?

Korean BBQ Beef

What kind of meat is used in Korean BBQ?

There are two main types of beef in the Korean BBQ short rib meat  & or thin slices of rib-eye. You can also use top or bottom round. This time I used tri-tip. Just make sure the meat is very thinly sliced against the grain, that way it will be super tender!

Ask your butcher to slice the meat for you, most are happy to help you out as it's one of the services they offer.

I love the flavor of tri tip and it's also a more affordable cut. After marinating, the meat goes on a super-hot BBQ grill and is quickly cooked.

Step-by-Step Instructions to make Korean BBQ Beef Recipe

1. Prepare the Korean BBQ Sauce marinade. Set aside.
2. Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade.
3. Seal and marinate for at least an hour or even overnight.
4. Preheat the grill, get it screaming hot!
5. Lightly oil the grill.
6. Working in batches, spread the meat on the grill and quickly sear it for about 1 minute each side. Remove immediately and repeat until all the meat is grilled.
7. Served piled on a bowl of rice, add a serving of kimchi and mandarin oranges to each bowl.
8. Garnish with minced cilantro, sesame seeds, jalapeños and green onions.

Korean BBQ

What are Korean side dishes?

• kimchi - and before you turn up your nose, give it a try! Do you like sauerkraut? If you do, I bet you'll really enjoy kimchi!
• beansprouts
• rice
• fishcakes
• seaweed
• eggrolls - really the list goes on and on!

Here's the deal - eat what you enjoy, but don't be afraid to step a bit outside your comfort zone, you just might find a new delicious flavor you love!

I enjoy serving a spicy meal with bright flavors like mango, canned mandarins or even strawberries! All offer a bright taste that pairs nicely with the rich flavors of this meal.

Grab the Korean BBQ Sauce Marinade recipe just click here.

Looking for more tasty marinades?

• Teriyaki Marinade
• Tuna Poke Marinade
• Chicken Fajita Marinade

Korean BBQ Beef Bowl

Speaking of love, if you love this recipe for Korean BBQ Beef, then I know you'll love these recipes from the blog -

• Korean BBQ'd Chicken Kabobs
• Korean Style Beef Broccoli Rice Bowl
• Korean Black Bean Noodles 
• Korean Glass Noodle Soup Recipe

and here's a few more great recipes to check out -

• Bulgogi Pork Belly Bao from Garlic & Zest
• Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken - Bowl Me Over
• Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders from Juggling Act Mama
• Korean Beef Bowl - from Damn Delicious

Be sure to head over to the website and grab the Korean BBQ Sauce Marinade recipe ==>> click here.

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Slicing and chopping is easiest when it's done with a great knife. I use this knife every day - 7-Inch Santoku Knife

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First published June 19, 2018 - Updated June 18, 2019