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A plate with sliced grilled marinated beef garnished with sesame seeds, accompanied by kimchi and green onions, reminiscent of a classic Korean BBQ. Chopsticks and a napkin are on the left, while a bowl of white rice with carrots is on the right.

Korean BBQ Marinated Beef Recipe

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Tender and flavorful Korean BBQ beef marinated in a rich sauce, perfect for grilling and sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Meal Type Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4
Calories 374 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $12
Shopping Cost$26

Equipment

  • Grill or frying pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb beef ribeye or flank steak, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Marinate the Beef:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, gochujang, and chopped green onions.
    1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 tablespoon gochujang, 2 green onions
  • Add the thinly sliced beef and mix well to coat.
    1 lb beef
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Cook the Beef:

  • Preheat a grill or frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the marinated beef slices until fully cooked and slightly charred, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
    1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Serve:

  • Serve the Korean BBQ beef hot, with steamed rice, kimchi, and fresh vegetables.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness and spiciness to your taste by varying the amount of brown sugar and gochujang.
For an authentic experience, use a Korean BBQ grill if available.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 936mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Easy Recipe, Flavorful, Grilling, Korean BBQ, Marinated Beef

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

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