Description
A sweet, savory, and smoky Korean BBQ classic, Bulgogi features thinly sliced marinated beef cooked to caramelized perfection. Served over rice or in lettuce wraps, it’s an easy, flavor-packed favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef ribeye, thinly sliced
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 small Asian pear, grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, pear, onion, mirin, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Add sliced beef and green onions to the marinade. Mix to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Lightly oil the hot pan. Working in batches, lay slices of beef on the pan and cook 1–2 minutes per side until caramelized.
- Sprinkle cooked beef with toasted sesame seeds and extra green onions.
- Serve hot over rice or in lettuce wraps with side dishes like kimchi.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for maximum flavor.
- Use thin beef slices to ensure tenderness.
- Cook in batches to avoid steaming the meat.