Best Korean Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipes

KOREAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Whisk in a bowl the brown sugar, soy sauce/tamari, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes until blended; set aside.
• In a wok or large skillet, brown the ground beef in 1/2 tbsp sesame oil.
• Add the white part of the green onions to the beef and continue cooking until the beef is done.
• Drain any rendered fat.
• Pour the sauce over the meat and allow it to reduce down; about 3-5 minutes.
• Serve in lettuce leaves or over rice.
• Sprinkle remaining green onions over each portion and garnish with sesame seeds if using.

KOREAN-INSPIRED GROUND BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• For the beef: Add the beef to a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon and slowly rendering the fat, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a large spoon remove half of the rendered fat and discard. Add the garlic, scallions and ginger and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
• For the sauce: Stir together the soy sauce, gochujang, honey and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir some of the sauce into the beef, a few tablespoons at a time, until seasoned to your taste. Set aside.
• For the sticky rice: Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Combine the rice, oil and 1 1/2 cups water in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot®. Cook on high pressure, 8 minutes. Allow the steam to release slowly, for about 5 minutes, then remove the lid. Roll the beef, sticky rice, sauce and cucumber slices in lettuce leaves and eat.

KOREAN GRILLED BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS | MARION'S KITCHEN

Steps:

• Step 1.Wrap the beef in cling film and place in the freezer for 30 minutes then cut into 5mm thick slices. Use your fingers to press and flatten each piece of beef to about 2.5mm.
• Step 2.In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, nashi pear, mirin, sesame oil, sesame seeds and pepper. Add beef slices and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate for 20-30 minutes.
• Step 3.Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and add the beef. Cook on one side until liquid evaporates and beef caramelises. Turn beef slices over and cook for a further minute. Transfer beef to a serving platter and top with spring onion.
• Step 4.To serve, place the beef, lettuce leaves, cabbage, perilla or mint leaves, bean shoots and kimchi in the middle of the table for everyone to make their own lettuce wraps.
• Notes: - Mirin is a Japanese rice wine.
• - Perilla is a herb with a minty, anise flavour but it can be difficult to find so use mint instead if it's unavailable.
• - Mirin, perilla leaves and kimchi are available from Asian supermarkets.
• Tips & Tricks: - Putting the beef in the freezer makes it firmer, which means it's easier to slice thinly.
• - If you've got a tabletop grill you can have your guests cook their own beef just like in a Korean BBQ restaurant.
• - Slices of chicken or pork can be used instead of beef.

BULGOGI (KOREAN GRILLED BEEF)

Steps:

• Wrap beef in plastic wrap or butcher paper and place in freezer for 1 to 2 hours to firm up.
• Cut beef across the grain into thin slices. If cooking in a skillet, slices should be less than 1/8 inch thick; do not worry if they are a bit ragged. If cooking on the grill, uniform slices, 1/8-inch thick, are best.
• In a food processor, combine garlic, pear, onion and ginger and process until very smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
• In a bowl or sealable plastic bag, combine steak, marinade, scallion, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and pepper and mix well. Cover or seal, then refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
• When ready to cook and serve, prepare garnishes. Lettuce leaves should be mounded in a large basket or platter; small dishes can hold remaining garnishes. Keep vegetables cold.
• If using a cast-iron grill pan or large skillet, heat over high heat. Add all the meat and its juices to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until most (but not all) of the liquid has evaporated and the meat begins to brown around the edges. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately, directly from the skillet (this will keep the meat hot). If using a charcoal or gas grill, heat to high. Working in batches if necessary, place the sliced meat on the grill and cook, turning often, just until cooked through and browned, about 2 minutes. If desired, heat an empty cast-iron skillet and use as a serving dish; this will keep the meat hot. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• To eat, lay a lettuce leaf open on your palm. Add a perilla leaf (if using), a small lump of rice, 1 or 2 pieces of meat and any other garnishes on top, then dab with sauce. Wrap by lifting up the edges of the lettuce leaf, then twisting them together to make a tight bundle. Eat each bundle in one bite, according to Korean tradition.