In the best examples I've had of beef bulgogi in Korean restaurants, the meat, while tender, still had a little bit of chewiness to it. You can control texture by the thickness or thinness of the slices and how long you marinate them. But this Korean-style BBQ recipe has a fairly fast-acting marinade, so I go with an hour or two.
Ingredients
- 1.25 pounds boneless beef short ribs , sliced across the grain in 1/8-inch thick slices
- 4 cloves garlic , finely crushed
- 0.25 cups grated yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar , or to taste
- 0.33 cups freshly grated Asian pear
- 0.25 cups soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Korean red pepper flakes , gochugaru
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil , plus more for brushing skillet
- 2 cups hot steamed rice , or as needed
- 2 sliceds green onion tops for garnish
Instructions
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1
Mix garlic, grated onion, grated ginger, toasted sesame oil, and brown sugar together in a mixing bowl. Stir in grated pear, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
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2
Transfer meat to marinade and toss to coat on all sides. Cover and refrigerate, 1 to 2 hours.
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3
Season meat with salt and a drizzle of vegetable oil. Toss.
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4
Brush a cast iron skillet with a little vegetable oil and place over high heat. When the skillet is very hot, add beef in a single layer and cook until meat begins to caramelize around the edges and moisture begins to evaporate, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve over hot rice and top with green onion slices.
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