Korean Beef Bulgogi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 hrs 45 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Korean Beef Bulgogi
Description
Korean Beef Bulgogi uses rib eye steak sliced thinly after a brief chill to ensure favorable texture. The marinade combines grated pear for sweetness, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and spicy gochujang, infusing the beef with complex flavors. Marinating for at least two hours or overnight allows the beef to absorb these tastes fully.
The beef cooks rapidly on a hot cast iron grill pan, developing charred edges while retaining juiciness inside. Finishing garnishes of thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds add a fresh crunch and nutty aroma.
This dish can be served immediately and is suitable as a main protein for meals, pairing well with rice or vegetables. Preparation tips note that a large cast iron skillet can substitute for a grill pan if necessary.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds rib eye steak boneless
- ½ pear peeled and coarsely grated, small
- ¼ cup soy sauce reduced sodium
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean red pepper paste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Wrap steak in plastic wrap, and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Unwrap and slice across the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- In a medium bowl, combine pear, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and gochujang. In a gallon size Ziploc bag, combine soy sauce mixture and steak; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.* Working in batches, add steak to the grill pan in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until charred and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and steak.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- Freezing the steak for 30 minutes before slicing helps achieve consistent thin slices.
- If a cast iron grill pan is not available, a large cast iron skillet can be used for cooking the beef.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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