Beef Bulgogi
Tender marinated beef strips grilled until caramelized, with sweet and savory Korean flavors. Serve with rice and banchan for an authentic Korean feast.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- ¼ medium Korean pear or apple, grated
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 stalks green onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, grated pear, and black pepper until sugar dissolves.
- 2
Place thinly sliced beef in a large shallow dish or resealable bag and pour marinade over. Massage to coat evenly.
- 3
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5
Working in batches to avoid crowding, cook marinated beef for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- 6
Transfer cooked beef to a serving platter.
- 7
Garnish with sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice and kimchi or other banchan.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- shallow dish or resealable bag
- large skillet or grill pan
- tongs
- serving platter
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