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This is a spicy version of bulgogi that was very popular with our spice loving customers. Our method was home-style stir-fry, but this is also great on the grill.
And if you have any leftovers, bulgogi makes a really good sandwich.

Ingredients
2 pounds lean beef (Rib eye, Flank Steak, Tenderloin, Brisket, or your favorite cut)
salt

Marinade
3/4 cup natural brewed soy sauce
2 each fresh red chili peppers
1/2 each small onion
2 tablespoons maesil-cheong*
8 each cloves garlic
1 ounce fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fine ground red chili pepper (powder)
1 tablespoon coarse ground dried red chili pepper (flakes)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 each spring/green onion
2 teaspoons pure toasted sesame seed oil
1 tablespoon rice wine
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
water as needed

* substitute: 1/2 Bae (Korean Pear), cored & peeled OR 1 small apple, cored & peeled,  OR 1 small kiwi


Directions

Mix Marinade:
Cut onion, pear/apple, pepper, and ginger into small pieces, place in blender with garlic and just enough water to blend into a smooth liquid.
Pour into medium mixing bowl.
Trim root and top 1/8 inch of green onion, rinse in cold water, and finely chop. Add to bowl.
Add all other ingredients. Mix well and let stand for at least fifteen minutes.
Note: If marinade is very thick, you can thin it by adding water and soy sauce in a 2 to 1 ratio.

Prepare Meat:
Hand trim any outer fat from your cut.
Freeze meat until stiff to help in slicing.
Slice meat very thinly (slightly thicker than deli sliced meats)
Very lightly salt each slice on both sides and let stand for ten minutes.
Place meat into a bowl, pour in enough marinade to just cover the meat and mix well. (Any leftover marinade may be refrigerated or frozen for later use)
Cover and place in refrigerator. Let meat stand in marinade for at least one hour.
Meat may now be placed in zip lock style bags and frozen for later use or cooked.

Cooking:
Grill: Heat grill on high heat. Grill until browned on both sides (10 to 20 seconds)
Stir Fry: Heat wok or stir fry pan to high heat, add meat, (you may add other vegetable like sliced carrot, onion, and separated broccoli crowns at this point) and stir fry until well browned.

Final
Serve with steamed white rice and ban chan.