Mexican Bulgogi

Ingredients

The traditional Korean bulgogi uses soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in the marinade. In this recipe, we will be using a combination of chili powder, cumin, and lime juice to give it a Mexican twist. We will also be serving it with tortillas instead of rice. We alse have the original recipe for Bulgogi, so you can check it out.

• 1 pound (450g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced 1 pound (450g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) lime juice 1/4 cup (60ml) lime juice
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) chili powder 2 tablespoons (30ml) chili powder
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) cumin 1 tablespoon (15ml) cumin
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) garlic powder 1 tablespoon (15ml) garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) black pepper 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) black pepper
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 8-10 tortillas 8-10 tortillas

Nutrition

• Calories: 400 kcal / 1674 KJ
• Fat: 18g (6g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 26g (4g sugars)
• Protein: 34g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. 2.
   Add the sliced beef to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
3. 3.
   Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
4. 4.
   Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. 5.
   Serve the bulgogi with tortillas.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Beef sirloin — For best results, slice the beef thinly against the grain.

Tips & Tricks

• If you don't have chili powder, you can use a combination of paprika and cayenne pepper.
• You can also serve the bulgogi with rice instead of tortillas.
• For a spicier version, add some chopped jalapenos to the skillet.

Serving advice

Serve the bulgogi with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sour cream.

Presentation advice

Arrange the sliced beef and vegetables on a large platter and garnish with fresh cilantro.