Korean•gourmet
Bulgogi - Authentic Korean BBQ Beef
Bulgogi – Korean BBQ Beef (불고기) is probably one of the best known Korean dish and this authentic marinade recipe has been used in my family for over 25 years.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb Thinly sliced sirloin ((top sirloin or any tender loin area))
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp light brown sugar ([white sugar ok])
- 1 Tbsp honey ([ 2 t sugar is also ok ])
- 2 Tbsp rice cooking wine or red wine ([mirin works too])
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp chopped green onion
- 2 Tbsp pear, puree ([ or 1 Tbs kiwi or 3 Tbs onion puree])
Instructions
- 1
Make sauce by mixing all of the marinade ingredients together except for any optional vegetables such as onions or mushrooms.
- 2
Mix in the bulgogi beef into the sauce prepared above – in a bowl big enough to hold the beef. Make sure the sauce is well mixed with the beef. You will need to use your hands here and just massage everything together.
- 3
Heat up your favorite frying pan on high heat and just pan fry/stir fry the meat until it’s slightly brown on both sides.