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Bulgogi

Name: Bulgogi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 700 g beef sirloin or ribeye; 6 tbsp soy sauce; ½ Asian pear; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 5 garlic cloves; 2 cm fresh ginger; 4 spring onions; 1 onions; black pepper; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; steamed rice; 1 head lettuce

By Groceree

Also known as Korean BBQ Beef

Thinly sliced beef marinated in soy, sesame and grated pear, then seared hard and fast so the sugars caramelise before the meat has time to toughen.

Last updated September 19, 2026

Servings: 4 servings
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 1 h 30 min

Ingredients

beef sirloin or ribeye700 g
soy sauce6 tbsp
Asian pear½
brown sugar2 tbsp
sesame oil2 tbsp
garlic cloves5
fresh ginger2 cm
spring onions4
onions1
black pepper
sesame seeds1 tbsp
steamed rice (optional)
lettuce (optional)1 head

Instructions

01
Freeze the for 30 minutes before slicing it very thinly — it firms just enough to cut paper-thin, which is the whole texture of the dish.
02
Peel and grate the and the , crush the , and mix them with the , , and plenty of freshly ground .
03
Turn the through the marinade and leave it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours. Meanwhile, slice the and cut the into 4 cm lengths. The tenderises, so longer is not better.
04
Get a heavy pan or griddle very hot. Cook the in batches in a single layer for 1 to 2 minutes a side, letting the marinade catch and caramelise.
05
Add the sliced and the , cut into lengths, 1 minute before the end so they soften but keep bite.
06
Toast the in a dry pan until golden and scatter them over. Serve with and leaves for wrapping, if you like.

Notes

Asian pear is the traditional tenderiser and adds a clean sweetness. A grated apple or kiwi works, but kiwi acts fast — half an hour maximum.
Crowding the pan is fatal here: the marinade boils and the beef greys instead of caramelising.
Leftovers are excellent in fried rice the next day.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 480 kcal
Protein: 38 g
Carbs: 18 g
Fat: 28 g

Estimated from the ingredients.

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