Korean Beef Marinade
Unlock the bold, savory flavors of Korean cuisine with this irresistible Korean Beef Marinade, a quick and easy recipe that infuses your favorite cuts of beef with authentic taste in just 10 minutes of prep time. Featuring a symphony of classic ingredients like soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, this marinade is elevated by the natural sweetness of grated Asian pear, which not only enhances flavor but also tenderizes the meat. A sprinkle of green onions, sesame seeds, and optional red chili flakes adds depth and a touch of heat. Perfect for grilling, stir-frying, or broiling, this versatile marinade ensures your beef is packed with robust and aromatic flavors. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or preparing a simple weeknight dinner, this marinade transforms ordinary cuts into juicy, restaurant-quality Korean-style beef.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 0.5 unit Pear, grated (Asian pear preferred)
- 3 units Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine soy sauce and brown sugar. Whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add sesame oil to the bowl and mix well.
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and grated pear, ensuring all ingredients are evenly combined.
Add the green onions, sesame seeds, and black pepper to the mixture, stirring gently to incorporate.
If you prefer a bit of heat, sprinkle in red chili flakes and stir to blend.
Transfer the marinade to a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Place your choice of beef cuts (such as sliced ribeye, flank steak, or short ribs) into the marinade, ensuring the meat is fully coated.
Cover or seal the container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply into the beef.
When ready to cook, remove the beef from the marinade and prepare as desired, either by grilling, stir-frying, or broiling. Discard any remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.6 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4626 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 732 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
