Korean-Inspired Beef Lettuce Rolls
Tender slices of bulgogi beef, marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and topped with fresh veggies. These Korean-style lettuce rolls are perfect for a light and flavorful meal that’s ready in under an hour.
Equipment
- 1 Large frying pan (skillet)
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 Slotted spoon
- 1 Tongs
Ingredients
- Bulgogi Beef:
- 2 medium Sirloin or ribeye steaks thinly sliced (about 500g/1.1lb-600g/1.3lb)
- 2 tbsp Dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Gochujang paste
- 1 tbsp Minced fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp Light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Mirin
- 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and minced
- ½ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 1, Grated sweet apple no need to peel
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
- To Assemble:
- 1 large Carrot, sliced into thin strips
- ⅓ Cucumber chopped into small chunks
- 1 Red bell pepper seeded and chopped into small chunks
- 3, Spring onions scallions, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp Unsalted toasted peanuts roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Beef: Place the steak in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up slightly. Then, using a sharp knife, slice the steak thinly against the grain.
- Marinate: In a large bowl, mix the sliced steak with dark soy sauce, gochujang paste, minced ginger, light brown sugar, mirin, minced garlic, black pepper, grated apple, and toasted sesame oil. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
- Cook Beef: Heat the neutral oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to scoop out the steak from the marinade, allowing excess sauce to drip off. Fry the steak in the hot oil, using tongs to separate the slices. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, until the beef is cooked through and caramelized.
- Assemble Wraps: Place the lettuce leaves on a large platter. Fill each with bulgogi beef, carrot, cucumber, bell peppers, and spring onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped peanuts if desired.
- Serve: Serve the lettuce rolls immediately, optionally adding a spoonful of cooked rice to each wrap for a more substantial meal.
Notes
- Lettuce: Crispy lettuce leaves, such as romaine, work best for these wraps as they hold together better.
- Tip: Add a spoonful of cooked rice or cauliflower rice to each wrap to make them more filling.
