Korean BBQ Steak Tips
Bulgogi-Style Sirloin Tips with Sesame Finish
Cubes of sirloin bathe in a balanced marinade where soy sauce mingles with gochujang's earthy heat and fresh ginger's bite. Just a few hours transforms the meat into something tender and deeply savory that chars perfectly on the grill.
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Ingredients
- 1½ lbsirloin steak tips
Steak Marinade
- ¼ cupreduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsplight brown sugar
- 1 tbspsesame oil
- 3 clovegarlic, grated
- 1 tbspfresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbspgochujang
For Finishing the Tips
- toasted sesame seeds
- green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves completely. The marinade should taste balanced — salty, slightly sweet, with a warm kick from the gochujang.
- Add the steak tips to the marinade and toss until every piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or up to 24 hours for more developed flavor. The acid and enzymes will tenderize the meat while the flavors penetrate.⏱ 3 hrs
- Preheat your grill to high heat and oil the grates well. Remove the steak tips from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until they reach your preferred doneness. The sugars will caramelize quickly, so watch for charring.
- Transfer the grilled tips to a serving platter and immediately sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. The residual heat will toast the sesame seeds slightly and release their nutty aroma.