Ingredients

For the Marinade:

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1/2 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Bulgogi:

• 500 g rib eye, thinly sliced
• Lettuce, romaine or bibb
• 1 cup (240 ml) cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) kimchi
• 4 teaspoons hot bean paste

Steps

1. Add the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, mirin, onion, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, and black pepper to a large bowl. Whisk until combined. Toss in the meat, cover, and set in the fridge for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat a grill pan or a large iron skillet to high heat. Remove the meat from the marinade, and then toss in the pan. Cook for a few minutes on each side, until nicely browned.
3. Serve the beef with lettuce, white rice, kimchi, and hot bean paste.