One of the most popular Korean recipes, Bulgogi, a Korean Grilled BBQ Beef recipe, comes together easily with a few simple ingredients from the pantry. Made from marinated thin slices of beef then cooked over high heat, this homemade bulgogi recipe will be on repeat! Sweet, salty, and savoury, you won't be able to stop eating it.
In a food processor, add the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, pear, garlic, and sesame oil. Blend until fully combined.
To a large bowl, add the sliced beef, sliced onions, green onions, and the marinade. I like to used a gloved hand to massage to combine everything. Set aside to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add just enough meat, onions, and scallions to cover the pan. You do not want to overcrowd the pan or the beef will not get a nice sear. Allow the beef to cook for a few seconds untouched before using a pair of chopsticks to stir-fry the meat. Move the meat quickly around the pan as it’s super thin and will cook quickly.
Cook until the beef is no longer pink and transfer to a plate. Continue with the rest of the beef. Keep the onions in the pan if you want them more caramelized.
When everything is cooked through, serve with some more scallions sliced on top and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired.