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Beef Bulgogi
This beef bulgogi is steak in a sweet and savory marinade that's grilled or pan seared to perfection. A traditional Korean dish that's perfect served over steamed rice or inside lettuce leaves.
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour hour
Servings 6
Calories 321 kcal
2 pounds steak such as rib eye, sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced 5 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1/2 cup Asian pear peeled and finely grated 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced ginger 1 tablespoon Korean gochujang sauce 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1/4 cup green onions sliced
Place the soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, Asian pear, garlic, ginger, gochujang sauce and black pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.
Add the steak to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to 24 hours.
Preheat a grill or indoor grill pan over medium high heat. Remove the meat from the marinade, scraping off any large chunks of garlic or pear.
Place the meat in a single layer on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
Alternatively, you can cook the meat in a skillet on the stove top for 2-3 minutes per side.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds and green onions over the meat, then serve.
Calories: 321 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 32 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Cholesterol: 92 mg | Sodium: 717 mg | Potassium: 449 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 65 IU | Vitamin C: 1.1 mg | Calcium: 25 mg | Iron: 3.1 mg