This Man's Cook Grilled Beef with Charred Flavor

Name: This Man's Cook Grilled Beef with Charred Flavor
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 600g beef for bulgogi; 20cm of white part of green onion; 0.5 green chili pepper; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons black sugar; 3 tablespoons cooking wine; 2 tablespoons corn syrup; 3 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; A pinch of toasted sesame seeds

Using black sugar to add a subtle caramel aroma and reducing the sauce until it's almost dry, this grilled beef is seared over high heat to achieve a rich, smoky flavor.

45 min Difficulty Normal Meat & mains

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 3 servings

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20cm of white part of green onion
0.5 green chili pepper

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3 tablespoons black sugar

3 tablespoons cooking wine

2 tablespoons corn syrup

3 tablespoons sesame oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

A pinch of toasted sesame seeds

Recipe

Use kitchen paper to layer and press the beef several times to thoroughly remove blood and eliminate any off-odor.
Chop the 20cm white part of green onion and half a green chili pepper into small pieces.
In a bowl, mix 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons black sugar, 3 tablespoons cooking wine, 2 tablespoons corn syrup, 3 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the chopped green onion and green chili pepper to the marinade, then mix in the blood-free beef, tossing gently to ensure even coating.
Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply.
Place the beef on a pan and turn on the heat, starting to grill over medium flame.
As the temperature rises, gather the released juices and marinade toward the center of the beef, slowly reducing them with careful attention.
Once the marinade and juices are reduced to the point where they no longer flow freely across the pan bottom, increase the heat to high to char the beef and maximize smoky caramel flavor.
For added smokiness, lightly torch the surface according to preference, then finish by sprinkling with toasted sesame seeds.

Remove blood from the beef, then toss with chopped green onion, green chili pepper, and black sugar-based marinade. Marinate for 30 minutes.
Place on a pan and grill over medium heat, gathering juices and marinade toward the center while reducing them gradually.
When the liquid has fully evaporated, raise the heat to high to char the beef until golden and crisp, then sprinkle with sesame seeds to finish.

Cooking tips

When buying beef for bulgogi from a butcher shop, request it be sliced very thinly to achieve the signature soft, tender texture that sinks into the mouth.
To achieve the deep caramel aroma and savory umami, black sugar must be used instead of white sugar—this is essential for flavor distinction.
If moisture remains, the texture becomes sticky; therefore, it’s crucial to completely evaporate all moisture until the marinade no longer appears on the pan bottom during charring.

Recommended for

Those who want to recreate the smoky, charred flavor of a famous restaurant-style grilled beef at home.
People seeking a special, flavorful meat dish with sweet-salty depth for family meals or entertaining guests.
Cooking enthusiasts interested in recreating the luxurious, direct-fire grilling aroma using a torch.

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This Man's Cook Grilled Beef with Charred Flavor

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