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Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps
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5 from 15 votes

Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

Bulgogi is one of the most flavorful quick and easy dishes you'll ever make! Made with thin, marinated slices of beef and then cooked quickly over high heat, you'll have dinner ready in no time!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion, Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

For the Beef Bulgogi

  • ¼ pear grated
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 3 tablespoons  soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons  sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated and peeled
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 pound trimmed hanger steak
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • Kosher salt

For the Scallion Salad

  • 8 scallions thinly sliced on a bias
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves picked off and stems removed
  • 2 teaspoons  sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon  rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Salt to taste

To Serve

  • Bibb Lettuce
  • Steamed White Rice

Instructions

  • Place the steak in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  • While the meat chills, combine the pear, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, and sugar in a large resealable bag.
  • After 30 minutes, slice the beef into very thin strips. Add to the marinade and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or in the fridge for up to 8 hours.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet, cast iron, or wok over medium-high heat. Remove half the beef from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Season lightly with salt and arrange in a single layer. Cook without moving until lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes, then toss and continue cooking until crisped at the edges, about 3 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining oil and beef. Discard any leftover marinade.
  • For the scallion salad, combine scallions, cilantro, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds in a medium bowl. Toss well and season with salt to taste.
  • Serve the beef with lettuce cups, steamed rice, and scallion salad. Build wraps at the table and dig in.

Notes

Serve the the cooked meat with lettuce cups, steamed white rice and the scallion salad. Assemble lettuce wraps as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 695mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 677IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg