With irresistible sweet and tangy flavors, keto beef bulgogi is the best way to cook ribeye steak for dinner.
What Is Bulgogi Beef
This recipe hails from Korea. The word bulgogi literally translates to fire meat. Classic bulgogi is made from thin, marinated slices of meat. It’s usually made from beef grilled on a barbecue or stovetop griddle. Some people stir-fry it.
Korean BBQ beef has an unmistakably sweet flavor with umami notes mixed in. The sweet flavors definitely stand out. You might find traditional recipes made with pear, kiwi, mirin (sweet rice wine), and even plum extract.
What Cut Of Beef Is Bulgogi
Classic bulgogi beef is made with either sirloin or ribeye steak. I used ribeye steak to stay as true to the original recipe ask I could.
Remember to slice it really thinly. Keep slices less than 1/4-inch thick. I would like to ask the meat department to slice my meat 1/8-inch thick. If your grocery store has this option, definitely take advantage of it.
The secret to tender, juicy beef bulgogi is to let it marinate long enough. Let the steak marinate for at least an hour. If it can marinate overnight, that’s even better!
Keto Beef Bulgogi
Keto beef bulgogi is the perfect meal for your weekly meal prep. As the cooked beef sits in the sauce, it keeps soaking it up, which enhances the flavors even more. Store it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to three days.
The green onions might not taste very good after three days, so I like to take them off before I store them in the refrigerator.
What To Eat With Beef Bulgogi
Even though this is a Korean recipe, it will taste delicious with any Asian side dish you serve. Enjoy it with some cauliflower fried rice and a bowl of egg drop soup.
The spicy flavors from keto bang bang cauliflower will also taste delicious with the sweet beef bulgogi. Add a bowl of low-carb Asian slaw for some crunchy textures. It enhances the sweetness in the bulgogi.
Keto Beef Recipe For Dinner
There are a lot of ingredient variations you can make and still enjoy an incredible beef dinner. Instead of brown sugar substitute and soy sauce, use 1/2 a cup of sugar-free, keto-friendly teriyaki sauce.
You can leave out the onions or use any color/flavor of onion that you like. The matchstick carrots are optional too.
They add important color and nutrients to the dish, but you won’t miss them if you don’t use them.
Keto Beef Bulgogi Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients that you’ll need to make this delicious keto beef bulgogi recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a little below.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Servings: 5
Net Carbs: 3 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
For the marinade:
Sesame oil
Sugar free honey
Swerve brown sugar substitute
Soy sauce
Water
Minced garlic
Salt and pepper
For the bulgogi:
Ribeye steak meat sliced very thinly
Onion
Green onions
Matchstick cut carrots
Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions:
Rub the steak strips with the brown sugar substitute, and allow to sit for 1-2 hours.
Mix the remaining marinade ingredients into a bowl, and pour over the meat. Toss to combine. Marinate for at least 1 hour, and up to overnight.
Heat a skillet over medium high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium, and add in the steak and marinade. Saute until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Mix in the onions and carrots, and saute until the liquid is absorbed and vegetables have softened.
Stir in the green onion.
Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
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Keto Beef Bulgogi
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Sugar-Free Marinade
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Sugar-Free Honey
- 1/4 cup Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp Water
- 3 tsp Minced Garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bulgogi
- 1 1/2 pounds Ribeye Steak
- 1/2 Onion chopped
- 1/4 cup Green Onions Chopped
- 1/3 cup Matchstick Carrots
- Sesame Seeds garnish
Instructions
- Rub the steak strips with the brown sugar substitute, and allow to sit for 1-2 hours.
- Mix the remaining marinade ingredients into a bowl, and pour over the meat. Toss to combine. Marinate for at least 1 hour, and up to overnight.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and add in the steak and marinade. Saute until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Mix in the onions and carrots, and saute until the liquid is absorbed and vegetables have softened.
- Stir in the green onion.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Net Carbs: 3 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Beef Dinner Ideas
If you enjoyed this keto beef bulgogi recipe, then I have some more amazing keto beef dinner recipes you should make next. You’ll want to add them to your regular dinner rotation!
