Korean BBQ Beef (Pul-Kogi)

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.
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.