Description
Succulent Korean-style Asian Pear Marinated Beef delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Tender meat infused with delicate fruit notes promises a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) thinly sliced beef (sirloin or rib eye)
Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pear, grated
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated pear, and black pepper until sugar completely dissolves.
- Immerse thinly sliced beef in the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Seal and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Heat grill or grill pan to high temperature (around 450°F), creating an intense searing environment.
- Extract beef from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Grill each side for 1-2 minutes, developing caramelized edges while maintaining tender interior.
- Transfer grilled beef to a serving platter, accompanied by crisp lettuce leaves for wrapping, steamed rice, tangy kimchi, and zesty ssamjang for a complete Korean-inspired meal experience.
Notes
- Tenderize beef quickly by using Asian pear’s natural enzymes that break down protein fibers for a more succulent texture.
- Adjust marinade sweetness by reducing sugar for low-carb diets or using alternative sweeteners like stevia for diabetic-friendly options.
- Experiment with meat cuts like flank steak or sirloin to create different flavor profiles and textures while maintaining the dish’s core marinade technique.
- Enhance vegetarian versions by substituting beef with firm tofu or portobello mushrooms, maintaining the same marinating process for rich, umami flavors.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg