Korean BBQ Beef (Pul-Kogi)

A fruity marinade - made with minced pear or kiwi, garlic, sesame oil, and rice wine - tenderizes and flavors the beef, creating a dish that is sure to please. This version is cooked on top of the stove in a grill pan.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 276 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 pound beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ½ pear - peeled, cored, and minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine beef with garlic, pear, green onions, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, rice wine, sesame seeds, fresh ginger, and ground black pepper. Seal, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

Step 2

Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Brush oil over grill pan. Place beef on pan. Cook, turning to brown evenly, for 3 to 6 minutes, or until done.