Weekly Meal Prep: Bulgogi Beef Stir-Fry That Hits the Spot

Winter’s well and truly here, and with life getting busier, I wanted to knock out a proper meal prep for the week – something warm, tasty, and not boring by day three. What I ended up with was a bulgogi-flavoured beef stir-fry that was easy to make, packed with flavour, and super satisfying.

This batch made 4 big meals for me, but honestly, it could’ve stretched to 6 standard portions if I wasn’t so hungry after cooking.

What Went In:

Here’s what I used for the whole thing:

• 1kg beef, sliced thin (I used rump – anything that stir-fries well will do)
• 1 red capsicum, sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled and julienned
• 1 brown onion, sliced
• ¼ red cabbage, shredded
• 2.5 cups uncooked jasmine rice (which makes a good 6+ cups cooked)

For the flavour, I used a bulgogi sauce seasoning that I picked up from a Korean supermarket – such a game changer. It’s that classic sweet and savoury combo with soy, garlic, sesame and a hint of fruitiness. You can find different brands, but they all tend to deliver that rich umami hit that makes bulgogi so addictive.

How I Cooked It

1. Cook the rice first – I used a rice cooker so I could forget about it.
2. Stir-fried the veggies in a bit of oil: onion and carrot in first, then capsicum, and cabbage last so it didn’t go soggy.
3. Took the veggies out and stir-fried the marinated beef in batches – don’t overcrowd the pan or it’ll stew instead of sear.
4. Tossed everything together at the end so it all came together with that bulgogi flavour coating every bite.
5. Divided it up into containers – four big ones for me, but you could definitely get six normal portions out of it.

The Vibe:

It’s rich without being heavy, a bit sweet from the bulgogi, and the veggies keep it fresh and colourful. The red cabbage adds a nice crunch and bit of sweetness that balances the beef out perfectly.

I’ve had it a few times already this week and it reheats really well – no sad, soggy stir-fry here.

Perfect For:

• Winter meal prep that doesn’t suck
• Anyone who wants to eat decent without cooking every night
• A quick gym refuel (protein + carbs = winning)

Next time, I might throw in some broccoli or swap the beef for chicken or tofu just to mix things up. But honestly, this combo’s hard to beat.

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If you’re looking for a no-fuss weekly meal prep idea that tastes better every time you eat it, give this one a go. And if you’ve never tried bulgogi seasoning from a Korean grocer – do it. Absolute flavour bomb.