A sweet and savory Korean marinade, perfect for thinly sliced beef, providing a delicious caramelized flavor that’s a staple in Korean cuisine.
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A sweet and savory Korean marinade, perfect for thinly sliced beef, providing a delicious caramelized flavor that's a staple in Korean cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tbsp sesame oil toasted
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 pear small
- 1/2 onion small
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tbsp green onions sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, grated pear, grated onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add thinly sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Remove meat from marinade before cooking. Discard any remaining marinade that has come into contact with raw meat.
- Cook the marinated beef on a hot grill, cast-iron pan, or broiler until cooked through and slightly caramelized.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving, if desired.
Notes
For best results, marinate beef for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight. This marinade is excellent with thinly sliced ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin. It can also be adapted for chicken or pork. Serve cooked bulgogi with rice and kimchi.
