Beef Bulgogi - tried another new recipe

I like Korean food somewhat but have never tried cooking any.   For some reason, I decided that I needed to try cooking something different for me.   When I found the recipe for the beef bulgogi, I thought it would be a good one to try.   I've had it in a restaurant before so I have an idea what it tastes like.  Also, I have most of the ingredients for the marinade already in my cooking arsenal.  The only thing I needed to buy was sesame seeds.   Don't be thrown off by the recipe link I have included.   I actually used a different recipe but there was some great information on the link I provided.   There are some small differences in the ingredients.  When I talked to my Korean friend after making it, she mentioned lots of garlic, ginger and pineapple!!  Then she said that it is all personal preference so find what I like.   I have ginger which I had thought about using but I didn't.   The next time I will use ginger.   And more of the spicy Korean pepper mix I bought on a whim . . because I like spicy!

Check the link!
Bulgogi Recipe

 All mixed up with the marinade in put in the refrigerator overnight!

After I cooked it!  Use high heat and cook in batches.

I served with fried rice.  Ok, I got lazy and used a frozen box I bought at the regular supermarket.   It actually had edamame in it which hadn't mushed up.   I added some fresh broccoli because I wanted more vegetables.  It wasn't too bad.  I might buy that frozen stuff again.  Maybe I will microwave it like was recommended on the box before tossing into the skillet to mix with the fresh veg.  The rice did get a bit mushy because I added water to keep it from sticking to the pan.   Live and learn!!!

And for good measure, I roasted some brussel sprouts.  Olive oil and a good mix of spices to flavor.

Best thing to do is cook a bunch of different things while already hanging around in the kitchen.   That way I have food for a few meals.

PS the beef bulgogi tastes much better that next day because the spices in the marinade have more thoroughly penetrated the meat.