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Korean BBQ Beef Bulgogi on the Grill

Authentic Korean BBQ beef bulgogi with thin slices of marinated beef grilled to perfection in a sweet-savory sauce. Restaurant-quality results at home!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
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 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine or mirin
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small Asian pear or regular pear grated

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, rice wine, sesame seeds, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Add the grated pear and mix well.
  2. Pat the beef slices dry with paper towels. Add the beef to the marinade, tossing to ensure every piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
  3. About 20 minutes before cooking, preheat your gas grill to high heat (450-500°F) or prepare a hot charcoal fire. Clean and oil your grill grates well to prevent sticking.
  4. Remove the marinated beef from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Remove the beef from the marinade, shaking off excess liquid but don't pat dry.
  5. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, lay the beef slices directly on the hot grill grates. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until you see beautiful caramelized edges and slight charring. The beef should develop a gorgeous mahogany color with darker spots where the sugars have caramelized.
  6. Transfer the grilled bulgogi to a serving platter and let it rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with additional sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while still hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 21gFat: 10gSodium: 844mgFiber: 1g
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