Bulgogi (Korean Grilled Beef)

Bulgogi, a classic Korean grilled beef, is so easy to make and fun to eat with friends and family.  Tender pieces of caramelized beef with crunchy sweet vegetables, this flavorful grilled meat needs to make an appearance on your summertime dinner soon! You can grill on a barbecue or on a stove-top griddle.

Bulgogi (Korean Grilled Beef)

Ingredients

• ½ onion
• 3 green onions/scallions
• 4 inch carrot (4" = 10 cm)
• 1½ lb thinly sliced beef (chuck or rib eye) (can also use tenderloin, top sirloin) (See Notes)
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil
• ½ Tbsp white sesame seeds (roasted/toasted) (for topping)

Bulgogi Marinade

• 4 Tbsp Korean soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp sesame oil
• 3 Tbsp brown sugar (don’t substitute with honey as it burns easily)
• 8 cloves garlic (8 cloves = 4 tsp)
• ½ Asian pear (half pear = 4 Tbsp)
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Gather all the ingredients.
2. To make the bulgogi marinade, add 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp sesame oil, and 3 Tbsp brown sugar, and crush 8 cloves garlic (or minced garlic) in a large bowl.
3. Grate ½ of an Asian pear.
4. Add freshly ground black pepper and mix all together.
5. Cut the onion into thin slices and cut the green onion into 2 inch (5 cm) pieces and then cut in half lengthwise.
6. Using a peeler, peel some carrot (or slice thinly). Add the onion, green onions, carrot in the marinade and mix all together.
7. Add the meat in the marinade, separating each slices. Mix all together to coat with the marinade. I wear plastic gloves so I can mix thoroughly with my hands.
8. Set aside for at least 30 minutes or best if overnight.
9. In a large skillet (I use a cast iron grill pan here), heat 1 Tbsp sesame oil over medium high heat.
10. Cook the marinated meat in a single layer until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the meat to the plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
11. If you have a single serving cast iron plate, you can use it to keep the meat warm for a longer time.

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