Korean Beef Bulgogi

Beef bulgogi on a plate with green onions.

Korean beef bulgogi is made of thin strips of beef marinated in sweet and savory Korean barbecue flavors that are cooked quickly over high heat.

Prep Time: 45

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 1

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 pound tender beef , sliced very thin

Marinade

1 ½ Tablespoons sesame seeds
¼ cup green onions , chopped
3 cloves garlic , crushed or minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup soy sauce
3 Tablespoons sugar

Hot sticky rice, for serving

Instructions

Toast Sesame Seeds: Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add 1 1/2 Tablespoons of sesame seeds in an even layer. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes, until they are golden brown and fragrant. They will burn quickly, so keep close watch.
Grind Seeds: Grind or mash the toasted sesame seeds.
Make Marinade: In a large zip top bag, or mixing bowl, add crushed sesame seeds, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 3 crushed or minced cloves of garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 Tablespoon sesame oil, 1/4 cup soy sauce and 3 Tablespoons sugar. Mix.
Marinade Meat: Add meat to this mixture and make sure the marinade is coating all the beef. Let sit for at least 1/2 hour.
Cook Meat: Use one of the following methods to cook meat.
1) Cook on bbq for 3-4 minutes
2) Broil in oven, about 3 minutes on each side
3) Cook in hot frying pan with about 1 Tablespoon oil, in a single layer. Flip once, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Serve with hot, sticky rice. Garnish with additional sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.

Notes

Tips: Rib eye is a great cut of meat for this, however you can use sirloin for a cheaper cut. Just make sure you slice it paper thin. The butcher at the grocery store will usually do this for free while you shop.

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