Korean Marinated Beef (Bulgogi)

A classic Korean dish of thinly sliced beef marinated in a flavorful sauce of soy, sesame, and aromatics, then quickly stir-fried until tender. Served with lettuce, kimchi, and rice for a traditional Korean meal.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 serving accompaniments

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Stir together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, white and pale green scallions, garlic, ginger, and 2 tablespoons sesame seeds in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add steak and toss to coat, then marinate 15 minutes.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until just smoking, then add steak in 1 layer and sauté, turning over occasionally, until browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with scallion greens and remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, then serve with accompaniments.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    *Available at Asian markets and many supermarkets.