Bulgogi (Korean Marinated Beef)
Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet-savory soy-pear sauce, then quickly seared to caramelized perfection.

Total
40 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ribeye or sirloin beef, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Asian pear, grated
- 4 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Ginger, grated
- 2 Green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds(optional)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a blender or bowl, combine grated Asian pear, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Mix well.
- 2
Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 20-25 minutes.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until smoking slightly.
- 4
Add the marinated beef in a single layer, working in batches if needed, and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through.
- 5
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 1450 mg |
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