Awesome Korean Steak Recipes

KOREAN BEEF BULGOGI

Steps:

• Wrap steak in plastic wrap, and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Unwrap and slice across the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices. In a medium bowl, combine pear, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and gochujang. In a gallon size Ziploc bag, combine soy sauce mixture and steak; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.* Working in batches, add steak to the grill pan in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until charred and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and steak. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

GRILLED KOREAN STEAK

Steps:

• In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except beef.
• Score beef crosswise by making cuts 1/2 inch apart and 1/4 inch deep (beef will absorb more of the marinade and cook more evenly). Place beef in bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours to marinate, turning bag once after 1 hour.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove beef from marinade; reserve marinade in 1-quart saucepan. Pat beef dry with paper towel. Place beef on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes. Turn beef; cover grill and cook 10 to 15 minutes longer for medium-rare (145°F). Cook 2 minutes longer for medium (160°F).
• Meanwhile, heat reserved marinade to boiling over medium-high heat; boil 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove and discard garlic.
• To serve, cut beef into slices; spoon sauce over beef.

KOREAN STEAK

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, shallots, garlic, mirin and crushed red chili peppers. Add the meat, and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
• Remove meat and toss marinade.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the meat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink.
• UPDATE: this also worked well on a grill!

KOREAN-STYLE GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Stir together soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, Sriracha, sugar, and sesame oil.
• Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat.
• Oil grill rack, then grill steak, covered, turning over once, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare.
• Transfer steak to a cutting board and drizzle with 2 tablespoons sauce, then let stand, uncovered, 5 minutes. Thinly slice steak across the grain. Serve with remaining sauce, scallions, and sesame seeds.