Description
Delicious Korean-inspired beef skewers marinated in a sweet and savory bulgogi sauce, then grilled to perfection. A perfect appetizer or main dish that combines traditional Korean flavors with a convenient serving style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin beef, thinly sliced
- 1 Asian pear, grated
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons rice wine (mirin)
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Bamboo skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
- Partially freeze beef for 30 minutes, then slice very thinly against the grain.
- In a bowl, combine grated Asian pear, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice wine, and gochugaru to make the marinade.
- Add sliced beef to the marinade, mix well to coat, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Thread the marinated beef onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
- Preheat grill to high heat (or use a cast-iron grill pan or broiler).
- Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until beef is caramelized and cooked through.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For best results, slice the beef as thinly as possible.
- Asian pear helps tenderize the meat – you can substitute with a regular pear or apple if needed.
- These skewers can also be cooked under a broiler for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve with steamed rice or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Korean beef, bulgogi, beef skewers, Asian barbecue, Korean BBQ, grilled beef
