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Beef Bulgogi

Bulgogi, sometimes known as Korean BBQ beef, is a dish of thinly sliced grilled steak that has been marinated in a sweet soy, sesame, and garlic sauce. If you want to spice it up, serve the beef in lettuce cups with rice and hot pepper paste (gochujang).
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine Chinese, korean
Servings 4 people
Calories 2268.1 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Shallow Dish or Container For marinating the beef
  • 1 Outdoor Grill Or heavy-bottomed cast iron skillet for indoor cooking
  • 1 Tongs For turning the meat on the grill

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Whisk soy sauce, green onion, sugar, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and pepper together in a bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Place flank steak slices in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Quickly grill flank steak slices on the preheated grill until slightly charred and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

Notes

1. For optimal tenderness and flavor, slice the flank steak against the grain as thinly as possible. Partially freezing the steak for 20-30 minutes can make slicing much easier and more uniform.2. Marinate the beef for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the enzymes in the marinade to tenderize the meat and infuse maximum flavor.3. Cook the bulgogi quickly over high heat. Avoid overcrowding the grill or pan, as this can steam the meat instead of searing it, preventing a desirable char. Grill in batches if necessary.4. Consider adding 1-2 tablespoons of grated Asian pear or kiwi to the marinade for a natural tenderizer and subtle sweetness; reduce sugar slightly if using.