An eminent icon of Korean cuisine, bulgogi’s origins date back over two thousand years ago to the Goguryeo period, where it was especially popular among the noble classes. Luckily, nowadays, you don’t need a particular pedigree to enjoy the savory, texturally tantalizing qualities of bulgogi—in fact, all you need to do is head to your Trader Joe’s freezer section. That’s where you’ll find Trader Joe’s Beef Bulgogi, which our supplier makes with super thinly-sliced beef that’s been marinated in a traditional blend of soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil, along with onion, garlic, and apple, pear, and pineapple juices.

After a matter of minutes in the microwave, or a touch longer on the stovetop, our Beef Bulgogi is aromatic and umami-rich, with a complex blend of sweet and savory in every tender, toothsome bite. It makes a remarkably easy center-of-the-plate protein option for dinner, especially when served atop a bed of fluffy white rice. Try it alongside a refreshing green salad, some roasted Baby Broccoli, or one of our many Korean and Korean-inspired appetizers and sides, like our Japchae, Tteok Bok Ki, or Kimchi.