Grilled Bulgogi Beef Skewers with Sesame-Garlic Marinade

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Thinly sliced beef marinated in a fragrant sesame-garlic soy sauce and grilled to juicy perfection on skewers, ideal for a flavorful appetizer or main. This Korean recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sirloin beef, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 pound thinly sliced sirloin beef to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 3 hours for deeper flavor.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated beef slices onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, folding slices to fit.
  4. Step 4: Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until beef is nicely charred and cooked through but still tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove skewers and sprinkle with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving warm.

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