My Auntie's Real Bulgogi

Beef is marinated with fresh fruits, ginger, sugar, and soy sauce then grilled over high heat in this spicy family recipe for real bulgogi.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 414 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 kiwi, peeled
• 1 Asian pear, peeled and seeded
• 3 pounds beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
• 3 (1 inch) pieces fresh ginger root, peeled
• 10 slices fresh ginger root
• 3 ½ tablespoons chili oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place Asian pear, kiwi, and soy sauce in a blender; puree until smooth. Transfer puree to a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef slices; shake to coat thoroughly.

Step 2

Pour beef mixture into a large bowl; add brown sugar, peeled ginger root, ginger slices, garlic, chili oil, sesame oil, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator, at least 3 hours.

Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and cover grate with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Remove beef from the bowl, discarding marinade, and cook, covered, on the preheated grill until browned, about 10 minutes. Turn beef slices and cook until second side is browned, about 5 minutes more.