korean ground beef bulgogi

similar to this other recipe from before, but way simpler, and just as delicious!

korean ground beef bulgogi
serves 8

2 tsp vegetable oil
2 lbs ground beef or turkey
7 cloves garlic
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp ginger root, minced
1/2 apple or pear, grated (optional)
3/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 tsp white or black pepper

3 cups rice (we use basmati)
4 1/2 cups water

4 green onions, sliced
sesame seeds

Turn on the instant pot to Saute setting. When it's hot, add the oil and cook the ground meat until no longer pink. Drain the excess fat if there is more than a few teaspoons.

Add garlic, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, apple/pear (if using), red pepper flakes (if using) and white pepper. Mix well, scraping the bottom of the pot.

Close the lid and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position. Press the Pressure Cook / Manual button and set to cook for 4 minutes. When the cook cycle is finished, let the pot sit undisturbed for 9 minutes (9 minute Natural Release). Then turn the steam release knob to the Venting positiona nd release the remaining steam.

Serve bulgogi over rice, on lettuce leaves or in tortillas. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

korean beef bulgogi

I made this on a whim - yum! I looked over at Linus' bowl to see if he was eating his lunch, and he had scraped it completely clean!

korean beef bulgogi
serves 12

4 lbs beef bottom roast
salt and pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup beef broth (I only had chicken, so used that)
1/2 cup soy sauce 
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 pear or granny smith apple, peeled and chopped
juice of one large orange or 2 small

Garnishes:
cilantro, chopped
green onions, sliced
sesame seeds


Season the cubed roast liberally with salt and pepper.

Heat Instant Pot to saute. Once the pan is hot, coat the pan with the oil and in batches, brown the meat on all sides. Transfer meat to a plate.

De-glaze the pan with the broth, scraping up all the browned bits.

Pour in the soy sauce and stir to combine.

Return the meat back to the pan and then place the garlic, ginger and apple/pear on top of the meat, stirring lightly to slightly combine.

Finally, add in the orange juice.

Place lid on your Instant Pot and use the manual button on high pressure, set to 45 minutes. Make sure the valve is closed.

Once the pot is done, release the steam and shred the meet using a fork.

Mix in chopped cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds, if desired.

**To make this recipe in the slow cooker follow all the steps 1-7. Slow cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.