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Korean-Style BBQ Beef Recipe

Published: Apr 3, 2023 by Bowl Me Over · 20 Comments

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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!

A Korean BBQ Beef bowl with rice and kimchi on the side. The meal is garnished with sliced mandarins.
Big flavor with just a quick marinade, this is a meal your whole family will love!

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.

Ingredients

  • 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?

Slices of beef on a hot grill being cooked.
Korean BBQ on the grill cooks quickly as it's thinly sliced.

Instructions

  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 the remaining 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.

Equipment

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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

FAQ's

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!

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!

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!

A black platter filled with slices of beef garnished with slices of jalapeños and mandarins.
Thinly sliced this BBQ cooks very quickly, about a minute per side. Be careful not to overcook!

Tips

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.

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 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.

More marinade recipes

  • Teriyaki Marinade
  • Tuna Poke Marinade
  • Chicken Fajita Marinade
Korean BBQ Beef Bowl with beef, rice and kimchi., garnished with sliced mandarins.
Easy and flavor Korean BBQ Beef is an easy meal in a bowl!

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 -

  • How to make tender fall off the bone ribs on the grill.
  • Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken.
  • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders.

If you make yummy dish, please be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to ever comment! Oh, and if you do make this great BBQ dish, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram so I can see!

Korean BBQ Beef in bowl served with rice.
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Korean BBQ Beef Bowl

Marinated meat thinly sliced is quickly cooked over a super hot grill. The marinade is spicy and sweet and completely delicious! Korean BBQ Beef Bowl is flavorful, tender and a great choice for a barbecue or cookout!
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Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Marinade1 hour hr
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Servings: 6
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 1 2.5 pound tri-tip thinly sliced
  • Korean BBQ Sauce Marinade
  • kimchi
  • mandarin oranges
  • 4 cups rice white or brown, use your favorite!
  • sesame seeds to garnish

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Instructions

  • Prepare the Korean BBQ Sauce marinade. Set aside.
  • Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade. Seal and marinade for at least one hour or overnight.
  • Preheat the grill, get it screaming hot! Lightly oil the grill. 
  • 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.
  • Served piled on a bowl of rice, add a serving of kimchi and mandarin oranges to each bowl.
  • Garnish with minced cilantro, sesame seeds and green onions. 

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 8g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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First published June 19, 2018 - Updated June 18, 2019

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Comments

  1. Peter Caroline

    August 11, 2019 at 2:28 pm

    I see the ingredients for the sauce, but what are the proportions?

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      August 12, 2019 at 6:42 am

      Hey Peter, there's a link in the recipe for the BBQ sauce, but just in case, here it is https://bowl-me-over.com/korean-bbq-sauce-recipe/ I hope you give it a try, this BBQ beef is so good! Thank you for following the blog!

      Reply
  2. Lori

    June 25, 2018 at 12:49 pm

    5 stars
    Truly, this is MY kind of dinner! So much flavor, and nothing too complicated. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 27, 2018 at 5:55 pm

      Love those meals too Lori, life is complicated enough right?!!

      Reply
  3. Madi

    June 25, 2018 at 8:09 am

    5 stars
    This sounds so up my alley! I love korean beef!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 27, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      Korean BBQ has so much flavor, enjoy Madi!!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer A Stewart

    June 25, 2018 at 7:02 am

    5 stars
    This looks delicious and so much better and healthier than take-out! Keeping this in my pocket for a busy week!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 27, 2018 at 6:04 pm

      Perfect Jennifer, it’s a great weeknight meal!

      Reply
  5. Sandra Shaffer

    June 24, 2018 at 9:34 pm

    5 stars
    I'm going to have to double this Korean BBQ beef recipe so I can also pack it up for my lunch during the week. Love how quickly this dish comes together.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 27, 2018 at 6:05 pm

      It makes a great sandwich, you’ll have the best lunches this week!!!

      Reply
  6. Ashlyn

    June 24, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    5 stars
    I crave Korean bbq, it's like comfort food to me! Thank you for this recipe, I can't wait to make it myself at home!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 27, 2018 at 6:04 pm

      Enjoy Ashlyn, thank you!!

      Reply
  7. Angela

    June 24, 2018 at 3:53 pm

    5 stars
    I love making asian inspired meals at home and this one sounds like a real winner! I know my family is going to devour this beef!~

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 27, 2018 at 6:03 pm

      I know they will - thanks for stopping by Angela!

      Reply
  8. michele

    June 23, 2018 at 10:39 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious... the marinade charred in a few minutes for a fantastic texture on the meat! So much flavor and it was sooooooo easy!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 27, 2018 at 6:02 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoy it Michele and thank you for letting me know!!

      Reply
  9. Dan from Platter Talk

    June 23, 2018 at 5:38 am

    5 stars
    This Korean beef looks amazing, Debra. It's something that has been on my to-do list for some time now and once again I have to thank your for giving me the inspiration to just do it!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 27, 2018 at 6:01 pm

      Wonderful Dan!! I know you’ll just love it - this BBQ has so much flavor!

      Reply
  10. Liza

    June 21, 2018 at 12:45 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is so good! And it's so easy to follow, yet the result sounds so delicious!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 27, 2018 at 5:57 pm

      Thank you Liza!

      Reply

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