Korean Bulgogi Cups

Korean Bulgogi 

     Have always been a fan of certain Korean dishes and decided to test my hand at a fairly simple one that packs a ton of flavor. This was an easy weeknight meal that anyone can throw together and is also a bit healthy as well for those watching what they eat. Korean Bulgogi Cups.

Ingredients:

• 1 steak or 1/2 lb small beef roast cut into thin strips
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 tsp minced ginger
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• Sesame seeds
• Cooked white rice
• Bibb, Boston or Butter lettuce
• Shredded carrots

1. Slice beef into thin strips and place in a plastic sealed bag.

2. In a bowl combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, garlic, rice wine and a few sesame seeds. Whisk together and pour into the bag of beef to marinate for at least 1 hour or even overnight.

3. In a large wok, drizzle the other 1 tbsp sesame oil. Remove beef strips from bag and saute until cooked through. Only should take a few minutes.

4. Pour in the sauce and let it reduce a bit and thicken up.

5. Take a bit of lettuce and spoon in some cooked white rice. Top with a few beef strips and some shredded carrots. Consume.

      These were so good and felt like I was being healthy eating them. Packed full of flavor with the combination of sugar, soy, and sesame and definitely left me wanting more. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 2+

Sticky Asian Short Ribs

 

     I have always wanted to make beef short ribs. I've ordered them in restaurants and was always under the impression that they are hard to fix. I've been told they can be tough, hard to work with, not much flavor, etc., however the ones I order in my favorite restaurants are always so tender, juicy, and flavorful. So I decided to give it a try. I thought a great combination of Asian flavors would be perfect for these ribs. Sticky Asian Short Ribs.

 



Ingredients:

• 5-6 small beef short ribs
• 1/3 cup soy
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1 tbs sriracha
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 up apple sauce
• 1 tsp five spice powder
• 1 tsp sesame oil

 

1. In a crockpot place the beef short ribs.

2. Mix together in a bowl the soy, stock, sriracha, brown sugar, apple sauce, five spice, and sesame oil.

3. Pour over ribs, cover, and cook on low for 6-7 hours. Serve over potatoes or rice.

 

     These were fall off the bone, juicy, sticky, tender, that I could not have asked for a better meal. Simple and cooked out of the way that made them perfect for a weeknight meal.

 

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 6-7 hours

Serves: 2.