Bulgogi (Korean Grilled Beef)

Step 1

Gather all the ingredients.

Step 2

To make the bulgogi marinade, add 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp sesame oil, and 3 Tbsp brown sugar, and crush 8 cloves garlic (or minced garlic) in a large bowl.

Step 3

Grate ½ of an Asian pear.

Step 4

Add freshly ground black pepper and mix all together.

Step 5

Cut the onion into thin slices and cut the green onion into 2 inches (5 cm) pieces and then cut in half lengthwise.

Step 6

Using a peeler, peel some carrot (or slice thinly). Add the onion, green onions, carrot in the marinade, and mix all together.

Step 7

Add the meat in the marinade, separating each slice. Mix all together to coat with the marinade. I wear plastic gloves so I can mix them thoroughly.

Step 8

Set aside for at least 30 minutes or best if overnight.

Step 9

In a large skillet (I use a cast iron grill pan here), heat 1 Tbsp sesame oil over medium-high.

Step 10

Cook the marinated meat in a single layer until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the meat to the plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 11

If you have a single serving cast iron plate, you can use it to keep the meat warm for a longer time.