Bulgogi (Soy and Sesame-Marinated Grilled Beef

By Dottiejk

Ingredients

• 4 large garlic cloves; peeled, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger; grated
• 3 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon Asian pear; grated
• 1 tablespoon Japanese rice wine (mirin)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 green onion, white & light green pt; thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound nY strip, rib eye or tenderloin; thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 8-10 boston lettuce leaves; for serving
• Korean red pepper paste; for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, grated
pear, rice wine, sesame oil, green onions, sesame seeds, and pepper,
whisking to combine. Add beef slices and toss well. Allow meat to marinate
for 30 minutes to one hour, refrigerated.

Remove meat from marinade and drain very well in a fine-mesh strainer,
discarding the marinade. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high
heat until almost smoking. Add oil and swirt to coat. Add meat and cook
until browned, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon or
spider, transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds.

To serve, place 2 to 3 tablespoons of meat in a lettuce leaf and garnish
with pepper paste. Wrap and serve as part of a Korean meal.