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The Best Authentic Korean Beef Bulgogi Recipe
This authentic Korean Beef Bulgogi recipe is so easy and delicious as the one served in your favorite Korean BBQ restaurant!
Equipment
1 BBQ Grill or Pan
1 Food Processor or Blender
1 Large Mixing Bowl or Plastic Bag
Ingredients
- 1 lbs Ribeye (thinly sliced) see note 1
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- 3 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Mirin
- 1.5 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ tablespoon Sesame Seeds (optional)
Marinade Puree
- ½ Korean Pear (Peeled and Core Removed) See note 2
- ½ Onion Medium Sized (Quartered)
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1-2 slices Ginger (peeled)
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Instructions
- Use pre-sliced beef to save time. If slicing your own beef, freeze the ribeye for 45-60 minutes until slightly firm before slicing against the grain. Freezing the beef for a short period of time firms up the meat, making it easier to slice thinly and evenly.
- Add the ingredients to a food processor or blender to make the marinade puree:½ Korean Pear (Peeled and Core Removed), ½ Onion Medium Sized (Quartered), 3 cloves Garlic , 1-2 slices Ginger (peeled)
- Once fully blended, add the puree to your sliced beef along with the remaining marinade ingredients:¼ cup Soy Sauce, 3 tbsp Brown Sugar, 2 tbsp Mirin, 1.5 tbsp Sesame Oil, ⅛ tsp Black Pepper, ½ tbsp Sesame Seeds (optional)
- Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 24 hours for best flavor and tenderization.
- BBQ - Heat your BBQ Gril, and once hot, brush on oil to prevent sticking. Add the beef and cook on each side for about 2-4 minutes until cooked.
- Heat your skillet to medium high and add oil. Be careful not to over crowd the pan. Add the beef and cook on each side for about 1-3 minutes until cooked.
- Enjoy with white rice, fresh vegetables and banchan!
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Notes
Note 1 : If you are using the thin sliced beef from the Asian market you can marinate for just 10 minutes. If the meat is thicker (Costco 3mm) I'd recommend at least 30 minutes to let the pears tenderize the meat, and even overnight for best results on thick cuts!
Note 2 : Using Korean Pear will provide you with the MOST tender beef. If you can't find Korean pears, Asian pears, Apples and Pears will also work,
Nutrition
Calories: 1461kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 100gFat: 87gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 40gCholesterol: 277mgSodium: 4042mgPotassium: 1633mgFiber: 5gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 10mg
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