Ingredients
– 1 ½ pounds (about 680 grams) boneless rib eye steak
– ½ small pear, peeled and coarsely grated
– ¼ cup (60 ml) reduced sodium soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons (about 25 grams) brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons (30 ml) toasted sesame oil
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
– 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
– 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil, divided
– 2 thinly sliced green onions
– 1 teaspoon (about 5 grams) sesame seeds
Instructions
1-First, wrap the steak in plastic wrap and freeze it for 30 minutes to make slicing easier.
2-Then, slice the steak across the grain into ¼-inch thick pieces for the best texture.
3-In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and gochujang to form the marinade.
4-Next, place the sliced steak into a sealable bag with the marinade, turning it occasionally for even coverage.
5-Let it marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the fridge for deeper flavors.
6-When ready, heat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
7-Cooking in Batches: Cook the steak in batches to avoid overcrowding, using about 2-3 minutes per side until it’s charred and done. Add the remaining oil for the next batch to keep the pan hot. Once cooked, serve right away with green onions and sesame seeds on top.
Last Step:
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🥢 Slice the beef as thin as possible to achieve authentic tenderness and flavor absorption.
🍐 Use Korean or Bosc pear in the marinade to naturally tenderize the meat and add subtle sweetness.
🔥 Cook the steak in batches to prevent steaming and promote caramelization for perfect char.
⏰ Marinated bulgogi can be frozen before or after cooking; use within 2 months for best quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinating time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Marinating and grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten-Free option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg