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Korean BBQ Beef Skewers

Sweet and savory bulgogi-marinated beef on skewers, perfect for grilling poolside

⏱️ Prep: 20min🍳 Cook: 10min⏰ Total: 30min👥 Serves: 8🌡️ hot

✓ gluten-free✓ dairy-free

⚠️ Contains: 🫘 Soy, 🌱 Sesame

Ingredients

1.5 lbbeef sirloin or ribeye(sliced thin)
0.25 cupsoy sauce(or tamari for GF)
2 tbspsesame oil
2 tbspbrown sugar
1 tbsprice vinegar
4 clovesgarlic(minced)
1 tbspfresh ginger(grated)
1 tbspgochujang(optional for heat)
2green onions(sliced)
1 tbspsesame seeds(for garnish)

📝 Make Ahead

Marinate beef up to 24 hours ahead. Thread onto skewers up to 4 hours before grilling.

Instructions

Slice beef into thin strips against the grain
Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and gochujang
Marinate beef for at least 2 hours or overnight
Thread beef onto soaked wooden skewers in accordion folds
Grill over high heat 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds
Serve immediately

💡 Pro Tips

Freeze beef for 20 minutes before slicing for easier thin cuts. Use flat metal skewers for easier flipping.

📜 History

Bulgogi, meaning "fire meat," is one of Korea's most beloved dishes dating back to the Goguryeo era (37 BC – 668 AD). Originally called maekjeok, it was grilled on skewers over open flames. The sweet-savory marinade with soy, sesame, and Asian pear (or sugar) creates the signature caramelization that makes Korean BBQ irresistible.

Also pairs well with:

whiskeybeersakesoju