Korean Beef Bulgogi
Tender and juicy Korean BBQ Beef marinated perfectly in a balanced sweet and tangy flavor.
Equipment
- Cast iron pan or grill pan
- Tongs
- Chef knife
- cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound tender cut beef, thinly sliced, about 1/4 inch thick
- 1/2 pear grated
- 1 inch sized ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
FOR THE VEGGIES
- 1 pear sliced, divided in half, squeeze lime juice to prevent from browning
- 1/2 cup green or savoy cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup purple cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup daikon, shredded
- 1/4 cup carrot, shredded
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- 2 stalks of scallions, sliced
FOR THE CREAMY SAUCE
- 1 inch sized ginger, grated
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the marinade. In a bowl, add the slices of tender cut beef. Grate 1/2 of the pear, ginger, and garlic into the same bowl. Add soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, oyster sauce, Gochujang chili paste, cornstarch, and brown sugar. Toss to coat well. Marinate the beef for 45 minutes.
- For the veggies: slice 1/2 of the pear, squeeze lime to avoid browning. Shred the green or savoy cabbage, purple cabbage, daikon, and carrot. Slice the cucumber and scallions. Set aside.
- For the sauce. In a bowl, add grated ginger and garlic. Add Gochujang, mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, and season with salt. Stir to combine.
- Heat a cast-iron pan or grill pan with oil. Add the beef slices in batches, do not crowd the pan. Cook the beef for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown.
- Time to plate the salad. On a serving platter, place your veggies, beef, and sauce. You can serve it hot or cold. Enjoy!
Notes
- For the salad, you can use any veggies you like
- Pickled daikon or cucumber works well too
- You can use the sauce to flavor any meat you like
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