Korean Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps 🥬🔥 - Easy Asian Recipe
These Korean Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps are the perfect fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy. Juicy marinated beef, crisp lettuce, and vibrant toppings come together in a handheld bite bursting with authentic Korean flavor. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or healthy meal prep.
Equipment
- - Skillet or grill pan
- - Mixing bowl
- - Knife & cutting board
- - Tongs
Ingredients
- **For the bulgogi beef:**
- - 1 lb thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin beef
- - 1/4 cup soy sauce
- - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- - 2 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- - 1 teaspoon gochujang Korean chili paste, optional for heat
- - 1/2 small onion finely sliced
- - 1 green onion chopped
- - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- **For the wraps:**
- - 1 head of butter lettuce or green leaf lettuce
- - 1 carrot julienned
- - 1 cucumber julienned
- - Cooked rice optional, for filling
- - Gochujang or ssamjang sauce for serving
- - Extra sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- **Marinate the beef:**
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, gochujang, and onions. Add sliced beef and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the fridge.
- **Cook the beef:**
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated beef in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and caramelized.
- **Assemble wraps:**
- Wash and separate lettuce leaves. Fill each leaf with a spoonful of rice (if using), a few slices of cooked beef, carrots, cucumbers, and a drizzle of sauce.
- **Serve:**
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side for dipping.