Entree: South Korea – 불고기 ➤ Bulgogi (Fire meat / marinated grilled beef)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 5 min

Additional 30 min

Total 40 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

- 1 lb (454 g) thinly sliced beef sirloin or ribeye (short slices for bulgogi)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) mirin or rice wine
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tbsp (15 g))
- 1 small Asian pear, grated (about 1/3 cup (80 g)) or 2 tbsp (30 ml) apple juice as substitute
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (about 2 tbsp (15 g))
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil for cooking
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) freshly ground black pepper

Show original ingredient measurements

- 1 lb (454 g) thinly sliced beef sirloin or ribeye (short slices for bulgogi)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) mirin or rice wine
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tbsp / 15 g)
- 1 small Asian pear, grated (about 1/3 cup / 80 g) or 2 tbsp (30 ml) apple juice as substitute
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (about 2 tbsp / 15 g)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil for cooking
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine soy sauce, sugar, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, grated pear, green onions, sesame seeds, and black pepper in a bowl to make the marinade; add beef and toss to coat, then marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
2. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat with vegetable oil; spread marinated beef in an even layer and cook quickly, stirring or flipping, 2–4 minutes until caramelized and cooked through. Serve hot with steamed rice and lettuce wraps.