Beef Bulgogi
Sweet-savory marinated beef seared in a screaming-hot pan. Korean BBQ classic over rice with kimchi alongside.
- Total time:
- 1 hr 10 min
- Servings:
- 4
- Per serving:
- 520 kcal
- Cost per serving:
- $6.40
- Difficulty:
- easy
Step-by-step
Whisk pear, soy, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, half the green onions, pepper.
Coat beef in marinade. Rest 30–60 minutes (or overnight).
Heat neutral oil in skillet over highest heat until smoking.
Sear beef in batches 90 seconds per side, leaving caramelized edges. Do not crowd.
Top with remaining green onions and sesame. Serve over rice.
Cook's tip
Pear is the secret tenderizer. its enzymes break down beef proteins. Skip and meat is chewy.
Storage
Refrigerate 3 days. Reheat over high heat.
Freezer: Freeze marinated raw beef 2 months.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
- Carbs
- 50g
- Fat
- 22g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 12g
- Sat Fat
- 7g
- Sodium
- 1140mg
Estimates based on USDA FoodData Central. See our nutrition disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
Slicing the beef thin enough?
Freeze 30 minutes first. Slice against the grain at an angle. 1/8-inch is target.
No Asian pear?
Bosc pear works. Last resort: 1/4 cup kiwi juice (similar tenderizing enzymes).
Reviews
Tola O.
3 days ago
Made this for Sunday lunch — the smoky bottom turned out perfect. Family demolished the pot in twenty minutes.
✓ Would make again
Marcus B.
1 week ago
First time cooking this and the timing notes saved me. Did not lift the lid once. The crust at the bottom was the best part.
✓ Would make again
Aisha K.
2 weeks ago
Loved it but added an extra scotch bonnet — we like it spicy. Recipe scales well, made a double batch.
✓ Would make again
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