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Easy Korean Beef BBQ (Bulgogi)

Bulgogi, or Korean barbecued beef, is made with thin slices of tender marinated beef in a sweet-savory sauce. Easy to prep and very easy to eat!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 226

Ingredients
  

  • pounds beef sirloin or ribeye thinly sliced
  • cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine or mirin
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small Asian pear or apple grated (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice wine, honey, black pepper, and grated pear (if using) until sugar dissolves.
  2. Place thinly sliced beef into the marinade, making sure every piece is well-coated. Add chopped green onions and toss together.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 3-4 hours or overnight.
  4. Remove beef from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.
  5. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat. Add marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through.
  6. Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

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