2-Meal Prep: Easy and Healthy Beef Bulgogi

I personally know a few people who LOVES Korean food. I have to admit, I’m not a huge fan but I love my bulgogis. And it’s even better when I figured how easy it is to make it!!

SO. I personally know a few people who LOVES Korean food. I have to admit, I’m not a huge fan… I like Korean food but I won’t say I love it. BUT I love my bulgogis. I reckon they’re healthy and fun to eat.

And it’s even better when I figured how easy it is to make it!! I’m a noob cooking Korean but I try. I’m also starting to explore more Korean recipes so feel free to give me ideas and I’ll try to tweak things up and make it nutrition friendly. So we don’t need to feel deprived when trying to eat healthy!

Gotta be clear first though that I did tweak the original beef bulgogi recipe to make it a tad bit healthier so I won’t say that this recipe of mine is 100% authentic BUT it tastes just like the ones I love in my Korean restaurants!

Probably need some toppoki with it LOL but hey low carb this one so keep within your macros ok?

Alrighty! Grab your recipe book, pen this down, get the ingredients, and get preppin’. Don’t forget to tell me how it is either on the comments section below, on YouTube, or on Instagram at @asianmealprep. Would love to see your creations!

2-Meal Prep: Easy and Healthy Beef Bulgogi

Makes – 2 meals
Time needed – 20 minutes (+30 minute storage time)
Cost – ~S$3.45 per serve

Here’s what you need:

• 200g lean beef (sliced or stir-fry)
• 1/4 large white onion, sliced
• 3 spring onions, sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled or sliced thinly
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tbsp white sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

For the marinade:

• 2 tbsp liquid aminos or light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2cm ginger, chopped
• 1/2 nashi pear, chopped
• Sea salt and black pepper

Here’s how you do it:

1. Tap beef dry with kitchen towel to remove all the remaining water.
2. Add all the ingredients for the sauce and mix well using your hands.
3. Store covered in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (best overnight).
4. Heat non-stick skillet with olive oil. Add in marinated beef, carrots and onions and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until cooked.
5. Add in spring onions and mix well.
6. Finally toss in sesame seeds and oil and give it a final stir.
7. Build your meals!

How much this costs:

*Keep in mind that this numbers are a rough guide. It depends on where you buy it and when. You can definitely save more money if you purchase in wet markets etc. At the end of the day it’s possible to eat healthy without breaking the bank. Also, ~ denotes the items that should already be in your pantry for a long time or it’s a very small amount.

• 200g lean beef (sliced or stir-fry) $3.50
• 1/4 large white onion, sliced $0.60
• 3 spring onions, sliced $0.20
• 2 carrots, peeled or sliced thinly $0.50
• 1 tsp sesame oil $0.20
• 1/2 tbsp white sesame seeds $0.20
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil $0.20

For the marinade:

• 2 tbsp liquid aminos or light soy sauce $0.50
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar $0.20
• 1 tsp white vinegar $0.10
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped ~
• 2cm ginger, chopped ~
• 1/2 nashi pear, chopped $1.00
• Sea salt and black pepper ~

Total price = ~S$6.90
Price per serve = ~ S$3.45