Description
A classic Korean dish featuring thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory-sweet sauce, cooked quickly for tender, caramelized perfection.
Ingredients
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Beef (ribeye or sirloin): 1½ pounds (680 g), thinly sliced
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Soy sauce: ½ cup (120 ml)
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Granulated sugar: 2 tablespoons (25 g)
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Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons (30 g)
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Asian pear or sweet apple: ½ cup (120 g), grated
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Yellow onion: ½ cup (75 g), grated
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Garlic: 6 cloves (18 g), minced
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Fresh ginger: 1 tablespoon (6 g), grated
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Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
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Ground black pepper: ½ teaspoon (1 g)
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Neutral cooking oil: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
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Green onions: 3 stalks (45 g), sliced
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Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon (9 g)
Instructions
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Thinly slice the beef against the grain and place in a large bowl.
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Mix soy sauce, sugars, grated pear, grated onion, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper.
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Pour marinade over beef and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with cooking oil.
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Cook beef in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized.
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
For best results, marinate the beef for several hours and cook in small batches to achieve proper caramelization.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes