Spicy Beef Bulgogi

4.70 (24)
⏱ 77 mins 🍽 ['4', '1 pound flank steak'] 🌶 asian 🏷 Main course

This dish offers a fiery twist on classic Korean bulgogi. Thinly sliced flank steak is soaked in a bold marinade featuring soy sauce, sriracha, and aromatic sesame. After marinating, the beef is quickly grilled to achieve a deliciously charred finish. The remaining marinade is then reduced into a rich, gravy-like sauce to pour over the cooked steak. It's a robust and flavourful main course ideal for a special dinner.

Spicy Beef Bulgogi

Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup sriracha sauce
  • 0.25 cup chopped green onion
  • 2.5 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole dried cayenne peppers
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method

  1. Arrange the thinly sliced flank steak in a shallow dish.
  2. Combine the soy sauce, sriracha, chopped green onion, sugar, whole dried cayenne peppers, minced garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, ground cayenne, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Pour this mixture over the steak. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour, though overnight is better.
  3. Prepare your outdoor grill by preheating it for high heat. Lightly oil the cooking grate.
  4. Take the steak slices from the marinade and place them on the hot grill. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they are cooked through and have a slight char.
  5. Transfer the leftover marinade to a wok or skillet. Allow it to simmer until it thickens to a gravy-like consistency. Drizzle this sauce over the grilled steak before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories248 kcal
Fat14 g
Sugars8 g
Protein16 g
Sodium1792 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMain course
Cuisineasian
AuthorJoel Sticha