12 July 2012

Beef Bulgogi

Overview

For those of you who live near a Costco, you can buy beef bulgogi and it is delicious. We first came across it whilst visiting our friends in Yass, NSW. My OH fell in love with it, so I had to find something that tasted close to the Costco version.

Whenever I do this recipe, I tend to make it in bulk and freeze it (uncooked). Traditionally, it should be served in lettuce cups, but I find some rice and steamed Asian vegetables is perfect.


Ingredients (Serves 10)
  • 1kg beef, I used whatever "steak" is on special, usually sandwich or blade 
  • 10 tsp light soy sauce 
  • 4-5 tbsp white sugar 
  • 1 bunch spring onion, thinly sliced 
  • 4 tbsp minced garlic 
  • 4 tbsp sesame seeds 
  • 4 tbsp sesame oil (if prefer fragrant sesame oil) 
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper 

Method
  1. Slice the beef paper thin and place into a bowl. You need to cut the beef paper thin, it doent work with chunks or strips. Some recommend partially freezing the beef so you can cut it, but I find a sharp knife and room temperature is fine. 
  2. Add the other ingredients, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or over night (or put into containers and freeze) 
  3. Cook in a frypan or flat grill. Mine always goes juicy so I sprinkle corn flour over the beef before I cook it to make the sauce stick to the beef. 
  4. Serve with rice and steamed Asian vegetables.

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