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Authentic Korean BBQ Meat (Bulgogi)

Bulgogi, or Korean barbecued beef, is made with thin slices of tender marinated beef in a sweet-savory sauce. This authentic Korean BBQ meat recipe is easy to prep and very easy to eat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 226
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds ribeye steak thinly sliced against the grain
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Asian pear grated (or substitute with apple)
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking

Method
 

  1. Place beef in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up slightly, making it easier to slice thinly. Then slice against the grain into ⅛-inch thick pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, grated Asian pear, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  3. Add the sliced beef, onions, and green onions to the marinade. Mix thoroughly to ensure all meat is coated evenly.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or ideally 2-4 hours for maximum flavor. For deeper flavor penetration, marinate overnight.
  5. When ready to cook, heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat. Add vegetable oil.
  6. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, cook the marinated meat for 2-3 minutes until edges are caramelized and meat is cooked through.
  7. Transfer cooked bulgogi to a serving plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions.
  8. Serve hot with steamed rice, lettuce leaves for wrapping, and traditional Korean side dishes (banchan) like kimchi.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 21gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 844mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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