Korean Bulgogi Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef ribeye or sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, minced garlic, and grated ginger until the sugar is fully dissolved.
2. Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
3. While the beef marinates, cook your jasmine rice according to package instructions and set aside, covered, to keep warm.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the sliced onion and red bell pepper and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
5. Add the shredded carrots and continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a plate and set aside.
6. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok over high heat. Remove the beef from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and add the beef in a single layer. Sear for 1-2 minutes without stirring to get a slight char, then toss and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
7. Pour the reserved marinade into the wok with the beef and let it simmer and reduce for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a glaze.
8. Return the sautéed vegetables to the wok and toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through, about 1 minute.
9. Serve the bulgogi beef and vegetables over steamed jasmine rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.