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Flavorful Korean BBQ Bulgogi Sliders

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These Korean BBQ bulgogi sliders combine a sweet-savory marinade with tender beef and soft slider buns, perfect for a quick and crowd-pleasing July 4th party dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound thinly sliced beef ribeye or sirloin
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup grated Asian pear or apple (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang or Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 12 mini slider buns or dinner rolls
  • 1 cup kimchi, drained and chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise mixed with 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice beef if not pre-sliced. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, grated Asian pear, black pepper, sliced green onion, and gochujang. Toss well to coat all beef evenly.
  3. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1 hour.
  4. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with sriracha. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
  6. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  7. Optionally, slice and toast slider buns on a dry skillet or grill until golden brown.
  8. Spread spicy mayo on bottom bun, add warm bulgogi beef, spoon chopped kimchi, top with extra green onions and toasted sesame seeds, then cap with top bun.

Notes

Marinate beef at least 30 minutes for best flavor; overnight is ideal. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get proper caramelization. Use fresh garlic and ginger for best taste. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce and use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet to keep beef tender.

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