Bulgogi Beef (Korean-Style Barbecue)

Bulgogi Beef (Korean-Style Barbecue)

Total Time
1h 36m
28m prep · 68m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Hard
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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

  1. 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.

  2. 2

    Transfer meat to marinade and toss to coat on all sides. Cover and refrigerate, 1 to 2 hours.

  3. 3

    Season meat with salt and a drizzle of vegetable oil. Toss.

  4. 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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