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Korean Beef Bulgogi

Savory Korean Beef Bulgogi for Quick Weeknight Feasts

Discover the joy of Korean Beef Bulgogi, a quick and easy dish bursting with sweet and savory flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless Rib Eye Steak Flank steak or top sirloin can be used as alternatives
  • 0.5 small Pear Peeled and coarsely grated; a Fuji apple can be substituted
  • 0.25 cup Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce Regular soy sauce can be used if reduced sodium is unavailable
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang Adjust to desired spice level
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Divided for searing
  • 2 Green Onions Thinly sliced for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional

Equipment

  • large cast iron grill pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place the boneless rib eye steak in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm it up slightly, making it easier to slice.
  2. Slice the beef thinly against the grain into ¼-inch thick pieces.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the grated pear, reduced sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, and gochujang. Whisk until well blended and the sugar has dissolved.
  4. Place the sliced beef into a gallon-size Ziploc bag, pour the marinade over it, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Add a portion of the marinated beef to the hot pan in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Remove the cooked beef and repeat with the remaining oil and marinated beef.
  8. Transfer the cooked beef to a serving platter, garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Marinating overnight enhances flavor. Slice meat after freezing for easier handling. Avoid crowding the pan for best sear and flavor.

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