Simple Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)

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Here's what you'll need for about 6 servings:

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 green onions, chopped, dark green parts separated from white and light green parts
• 1/4 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon gochujang*
• 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds beef flank steak or sirloin steak, cut very thin*
• 1 teaspoon honey, or to taste

Slice beef across the grain in thin strips no larger than 1/4". (See note below)

In a large glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, white and light green parts of the green onions, yellow onion, sugar, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, and black pepper. Add the steak slices to the bowl and toss until the meat is well-coated with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 1 day.

When ready to cook, heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add the steak and marinade to the skillet, cooking and stirring until the steak is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drizzle in honey while cooking to caramelize the steak.

Garnish the bulgogi with the dark green parts of the green onions. Serve with jasmine rice or in a lettuce wrap and enjoy!

* Notes:

Stick your beef in the freezer for about 30 minutes to help make it easier to cut. (You can also purchase sukiyaki beef that has already been cut thin)

You can substitute sriracha sauce or crushed red pepper flakes for the gochujang if it's not available.

Make this as spicy or as mild as you'd like by adjusting the gochujang, red pepper, or sriracha.