Korean BBQ Steak
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Korean BBQ Steak

Thick-cut ribeye steak marinated in a sweet-savory Korean BBQ sauce and seared to perfection for juicy, caramelized results.

81Min
4Servings
520Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendlySpicy 1/5
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Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Cast iron pan
Stove
Tongs
Cutting board
Chef's knife

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

thick-cut ribeye steak (room temperature)

800 g

soy sauce

120 ml

brown sugar

60 g

garlic (minced)

4 cloves

fresh ginger (minced)

15 g

sesame oil

30 ml

rice wine

60 ml

black pepper

2 g

vegetable oil

30 ml

Instructions

1

Prepare the marinade

Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger, sesame oil, rice wine, and black pepper in a bowl until sugar dissolves.

5 min
Make sure sugar is fully dissolved for even flavor distribution
2

Marinate the steak

Place the thick-cut ribeye steak in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Massage to coat evenly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

60 mintimer 60 min
For best flavor, marinate overnight in the refrigerator
3

Heat the pan

Remove steak from marinade and let it come to room temperature. Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron pan or heavy skillet over medium-high heat until smoking hot.

3 minHigh heat
A smoking hot pan creates the perfect sear
4

Sear the steak

Add the marinated steak to the hot pan and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached. Baste with remaining marinade during cooking.

8 minHigh heattimer 4 min
Do not move steak while searing to develop crust
5

Rest the steak

Remove steak from pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.

5 mintimer 5 min
Resting allows juices to redistribute for tender meat

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Pan sear 2-3 minutes per side

Best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be thinly sliced for stir-fries or rice bowls.

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