Korean Beef Bowl (Bulgogi)

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Why we like it

Grated Asian pear in the marinade tenderizes the beef and adds gentle sweetness, while soy, garlic, ginger and sesame give it a deep savory flavor. A fast, hot sear gives caramelized edges. High in protein, with rice to round it out.

Ingredients

• 200g beef sirloin (thinly sliced)
• For marinade: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp honey, 3 garlic cloves, 2cm ginger, ½ Asian pear grated
• 80g rice
• Sesame seeds
• Scallions
• Kimchi to serve (optional)

Method

1. Slice beef as thinly as possible — freeze for 30 minutes first to make this easier.
2. Mix all marinade ingredients. Marinate beef minimum 30 minutes, ideally overnight.
3. Cook rice.
4. Heat a pan or grill pan over maximum heat.
5. Cook beef in batches — do not crowd. 1-2 minutes only — it cooks very fast.
6. Serve over rice.
7. Top with sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
8. Serve with kimchi on the side.