Bulgogi (Korean Grilled Beef)
Bulgogi is a smoky, savory, and slightly sweet grilled meat dish, a staple of Korean cooking!
Ingredients
- 1 lb thinly sliced steak like sirloin
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 bunch green onions sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Rice
- 1 onion halved and sliced
Instructions
- Finely mince garlic. Use your hands to roughly crush the sesame seeds. If you got steak that wasn’t previously sliced, I would recommend throwing it into the freezer for about 10 minutes to help you get thin slices (also make sure to use a sharp knife!).
- Combine all ingredients except rice in a large bowl and mix until marinade is combined. Marinate for anywhere between 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- There are several ways to cook the meat at this point. I cooked it on a barbecue covered by aluminum foil to prevent the meat from falling through the grates. You could also use a pan (such as this cast iron griddle pan) on the stovetop or use a grill basket.
- Cook until meat is no longer red and starts to brown at the edges. Top with some extra green onions and toasted sesame seeds along with a side of rice.