Beef Bulgogi

10 ingredients
16 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds rib-eye steak, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot chile sesame oil (see note below)
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 medium red onions, halved and cut lengthwise into 1-inch wedges
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small head Boston lettuce, separated into leaves

Directions

  1. 1
    Freeze the beef for 20 minutes; transfer to a clean work surface.
  2. 2
    Slice diagonally (across the grain) into 1/8-inch-thick strips.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  4. 4
    Place the onions and peppers in a small bowl; toss with half the soy marinade.
  5. 5
    Toss the steak in the remaining marinade; let stand for 15 minutes.
  6. 6
    Heat 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. 7
    Add the onions and peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  8. 8
    Transfer to a plate.
  9. 9
    Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
  10. 10
    Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons vegetable oil over high heat.
  11. 11
    Cook half the meat, turning often, until browned, about 2 minutes.
  12. 12
    Transfer to a plate.
  13. 13
    Cook the remaining meat.
  14. 14
    Return the first batch and any accumulated juices to the pan; add the onion mixture.
  15. 15
    Cook, tossing, until heated through, about 1 minute.
  16. 16
    To serve, roll up the beef mixture in lettuce leaves.

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