Korean Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Korean Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds rib-eye or other well-marbled steak; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons unrefined sugar; ⅓ cup stout or porter; 3-4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 scallions, minced; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 Asian pear, peeled and grated; cooked sushi rice; large lettuce leaves; scallions, chopped; slivered chiles; fresh herbs, like Thai basil, shiso, mint and cilantro; radishes, thinly sliced; baby carrots, peeled and quartered; Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced and marinated briefly with seasoned rice vinegar; chile flakes; garlic cloves, thinly sliced; sriracha or other chili sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds rib-eye or other well-marbled steak
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons unrefined sugar
⅓ cup stout or porter
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
2 scallions, minced
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 Asian pear, peeled and grated
cooked sushi rice
large lettuce leaves
scallions, chopped
slivered chiles
fresh herbs, like Thai basil, shiso, mint and cilantro
radishes, thinly sliced
baby carrots, peeled and quartered
Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced and marinated briefly with seasoned rice vinegar
chile flakes
garlic cloves, thinly sliced
sriracha or other chili sauce

1
Wrap the steak in plastic and place it in the freezer while you put together the marinade.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, beer, garlic, scallions, pepper, sesame oil, honey and Asian pear.
3
Take the steak out of the freezer and slice it across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
4
Stir the steak into the marinade and let it sit for 30 minutes, while you build a very hot fire or preheat a gas grill to its highest setting.
5
When the grill is very hot, sear the steak until nicely caramelized, 2 or 3 minutes on each side.
6
Work in batches to avoid crowding the meat.
7
Serve the beef with condiments and make ssam (Korean-style wraps) by folding a piece of steak or two, some rice, vegetables and herbs inside a lettuce leaf.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds rib-eye or other well-marbled steak, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons unrefined sugar, ⅓ cup stout or porter, and more.

Yes, Korean Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Korean Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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