Pear-Braised Beef Bulgogi

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Beef simmered in a sweet-spicy sauce with fresh pear, creating a harmonious blend of flavors reminiscent of Korean royal cuisine. This Asian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Beef, Pear, Gochujang for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 160 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Thinly slice 12 oz beef and mix with 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger. Marinate 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add beef and marinade, then simmer 8-10 minutes until tender and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 peeled and diced pear and cook 5 more minutes until pear softens and flavors meld.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately.

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