Name: Korean Beef Bulgogi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 680 g ribeye or sirloin steak; 90 ml soy sauce; 36 g brown sugar; 30 ml sesame oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 15 g fresh ginger, grated; 60 g Asian pear or red apple, grated; 30 ml mirin (optional); 15 g gochujang paste (optional); 0.25 g ground black pepper; 14 g green onion, finely chopped; 5 g toasted sesame seeds; 15 ml neutral oil; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 100 g mushrooms (shiitake or white button), sliced; 15 g butter, melted; 15 g honey; Cooked rice, for serving; Lettuce leaves or perilla leaves, for wrapping; Extra toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

Description

Korean Beef Bulgogi is a savory dish featuring marinated, tender beef grilled to perfection, wrapped in lettuce leaves with fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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680 g ribeye or sirloin steak
90 ml soy sauce
36 g brown sugar
30 ml sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
15 g fresh ginger, grated
60 g Asian pear or red apple, grated
30 ml mirin (optional)
15 g gochujang paste (optional)
0.25 g ground black pepper
14 g green onion, finely chopped
5 g toasted sesame seeds
15 ml neutral oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
100 g mushrooms (shiitake or white button), sliced
15 g butter, melted
15 g honey
Cooked rice, for serving
Lettuce leaves or perilla leaves, for wrapping
Extra toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

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Instructions

Chill the Beef: Place the ribeye or sirloin steak in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
Slice the Beef: After chilling, cut the beef into paper-thin slices.
Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and grated pear (or apple). Add gochujang and black pepper if desired.
Marinate the Beef: Toss the sliced beef in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
Prep the Vegetables: Slice the onion, julienne the carrot, and slice the mushrooms.
Heat the Skillet: Preheat grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add neutral oil.
Sear the Meat: Cook the marinated beef in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized.
Glaze with Butter and Honey: Drizzle melted butter and honey over the beef and toss to coat.
Sauté the Vegetables: Stir-fry the onion, carrot, and mushrooms for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Plate the Dish: Arrange the beef and vegetables on a platter, garnishing with sesame seeds and green onions.
Serve: Wrap the beef in lettuce or perilla leaves with rice, and enjoy with kimchi on the side.

Notes

Marinate the beef overnight for deeper flavor; avoid overcrowding the pan while cooking for better searing.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg