Bulgogi

Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet soy sauce mixture and grilled to perfection. This beloved Korean BBQ classic is irresistibly tender and flavorful.

Prep
240 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Korean
Bulgogi - Dinner recipe

Ingredients

  • • 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
  • • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • • 1 Asian pear, grated (or 2 tablespoons pear juice)
  • • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • • 1 onion, sliced
  • • 4 green onions, chopped
  • • Sesame seeds
  • • Lettuce leaves for wrapping

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Freeze beef for 30 minutes for easier slicing, then slice very thin against the grain.
  2. Step 2: Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated pear, garlic, and ginger for marinade.
  3. Step 3: Combine beef with marinade and onion. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Step 4: Heat a grill pan or skillet over high heat. Cook beef in batches, 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  6. Step 6: Serve with rice and lettuce leaves for wrapping.