Description
Beef bulgogi with tender marinated beef, garlic, ginger, and gochujang. A classic Korean BBQ dish that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
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- 10 oz sirloin (or flank) steak, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1/2 pear, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- Sesame seeds, optional
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- Grate 1/2 pear into a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon gochujang or sambal oelek, 2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 pressed garlic cloves, and 1 inch freshly grated ginger.
- Mix everything together with a spoon or small whisk until combined into a marinade.
- Add 10 oz thinly sliced sirloin steak to the bowl and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Longer is fine if you have the time.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over high heat and cook the beef, along with the marinade, for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until just cooked through.
- Serve topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if using, alongside steamed white rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying, Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean