Description
Deeply savory-sweet marinated beef, sizzling with garlic, sesame oil, and a Texas twist on classic Korean bulgogi—quick, bold, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 Asian pear (grated)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp gochujang (optional for spice)
Green onions (for garnish)
Steamed rice or lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated pear, garlic, and gochujang.
2. Toss the thinly sliced beef into the marinade, coating every bit.
3. Let it chill—30 minutes does the job, but overnight is optimal for deep flavor.
4. Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat. Let it get blazing hot.
5. Add beef in batches to avoid overcrowding. Sear each slice 1–2 minutes per side until caramelized.
6. Serve hot over rice or in lettuce wraps. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Freeze beef 30 minutes before slicing to get thin slices easily.
Pairs great with kimchi, pickled veggies, or fusion ideas like bulgogi tacos.
Freezer-friendly—just portion and thaw before reheating.
Stove reheating keeps crisp edges; microwave for speed only.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill or Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Korean beef, bulgogi, easy dinner, spicy beef, Asian cuisine