Bone Broth Bulgogi Korean Beef Bulgogi Recipe

• July 20, 2025
• Jared Jeffery
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There’s a reason bone broth has stood the test of time. Long before it became a wellness buzzword, home cooks and chefs alike were simmering bones for hours to create a rich, flavourful base for soups, sauces, and stews. Today, bone broth is more than a cooking essential—it’s a powerhouse of nutrition that’s as restorative as it is delicious.

At A Place 2 Meat, we make it easier than ever to bring this nourishing tradition into your home with our premium Bone Broth Original Concentrate. Made the traditional way—from slow-cooked bones and clean ingredients—this concentrate is ready to go whenever you need a flavour upgrade. Just 1½ to 2 teaspoons mixed with a cup of hot water makes a steaming, nutrient-rich broth in minutes.

But bone broth isn’t just for sipping. It’s also an excellent secret ingredient in marinades, gravies, and everyday cooking. When used in its concentrated form, it adds a natural umami hit that boosts the depth and richness of whatever you’re making—like this bold, flavour-packed Korean beef bulgogi.

Why Bone Broth Deserves a Place in Your Pantry

Real bone broth is made by simmering beef or chicken bones low and slow—extracting collagen, amino acids, gelatin, and minerals into a rich, nutrient-dense liquid. The result is not only deeply savoury, but it may also support gut health, joint mobility, and skin elasticity.

Our Bone Broth Concentrate offers all those benefits with none of the fuss. It’s:

• Halal certified 
• Hormone- and preservative-free 
• Made from ethically sourced ingredients 
• Packaged in an easy-to-use, long-lasting jar 

Use it to cook rice, flavour stir-fries, enrich soups—or stir it into your next marinade, like we do below.

Korean-Style Beef Bulgogi with Bone Broth Marinade

Bulgogi (which means “fire meat” in Korean) is all about contrast: tender, thin-sliced beef marinated in a sweet-savoury mix of soy, garlic, ginger, and sesame, then quickly seared for smoky, caramelised edges.

Traditionally, fruit like pear is used in the marinade to help tenderise the meat. In this version, we also add 3 teaspoons of bone broth concentrate—not diluted—to inject extra depth and savouriness into every bite.

Recipe: Bone Broth Bulgogi

Ingredients (Serves 2–3):

• 700g Rib Eye on the Bone or Scotch Fillet 
• 3 tsp Bone Broth Original Concentrate 
• 1 ripe pear, peeled and chopped 
• ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari 
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar 
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil 
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 
• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chilli paste) 
• Olive oil for cooking 
• Optional: sesame seeds and sliced spring onions 
• Serve with: steamed rice and sautéed greens or broccolini 

Instructions:

1. Slice the beef thinly across the grain, about 3–5 mm thick. If using Rib Eye on the Bone, remove the bone and save it for broth or slow cooking. 
2. Blend the marinade: In a blender, combine the pear, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, gochujang, and 3 teaspoons of bone broth concentrate (undiluted). Blend until smooth. 
3. Marinate the beef in this mixture for at least 30 minutes—overnight is best for deeper flavour. 
4. Cook: Heat a pan or grill over medium-high with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the beef in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until just charred and caramelised. 
5. Serve over rice with sautéed greens, and garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions if desired. 

Why Rib Eye from A Place 2 Meat Works Best

Bulgogi is all about quick cooking and tender bites—which means you need a well-marbled, flavourful cut. Our hand-cut, halal-certified Rib Eye on the Bone is the perfect match. Juicy, tender, and deeply savoury, it soaks up the marinade beautifully and delivers restaurant-worthy results every time.

What sets it apart?

• Fresh-cut and hormone-free 
• Ethically sourced and halal certified 
• Marbled just right for juicy, fast-cooked dishes 

Why This Marinade Works

Thanks to the bone broth concentrate, this marinade does more than just flavour the meat—it adds body, depth, and richness you wouldn’t get from soy sauce alone. It also lightly tenderises, thanks to the pear and ginger, and adds complexity from the fermented gochujang.

Not only does the marinade smell amazing from the get-go, but it also caramelises beautifully in the pan, giving your bulgogi that signature Korean BBQ edge.

Upgrade Your Everyday Cooking

Bone broth and good-quality beef don’t have to be complicated—but when you use the best, it shows. Whether you’re cooking a quick weeknight stir-fry or planning a weekend feast, combining Bone Broth Concentrate with our fresh, high-grade Rib Eye creates a dish that’s both nourishing and unforgettable.

Give this bulgogi recipe a go, and you’ll see just how much a simple pantry upgrade can transform your plate.

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