Bulgogi Beef Recipe - How to Make Korean-Style Barbecue Beef

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more affordable.

Slice the boneless beef short rib into 1/8-inch thick pieces.

In a bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, Asian pear, yellow onion, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, light brown sugar, Korean chili flakes, and kosher salt to create the marinade.

Add the sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Let it marinate for 1-2 hours.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add the marinated beef to the pan, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.

Serve the bulgogi with sliced green onions on top and steamed rice.

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