Drunken Garlic Bulgogi Flat Iron Steak

Looking for a shortcut to bulgogi greatness? Our Drunken Garlic Black Bean Marinade does the heavy lifting—black bean, soy, garlic, and a touch of booze. All you need is a little sweetness and heat to bring it home—including a little mouth blast of Aardvark Habanero Hot Sauce.

See all our Flat Iron recipes, including our Flat Iron Grilling Guide, which includes sneaky tips for deliciousness only a Secret Aardvark could deliver!

Prep Time: 10 min. (plus marinating time, a minimum of four hours)

Cook Time: 12 min.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1.5–2 lbs. of flat iron steak

1/4 cup Secret Aardvark Drunken Garlic Black Bean Sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey

2 tablespoons pineapple or orange juice

1 tablespoon rice vinegar or mirin (optional for extra brightness)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1–2 teaspoons Secret Aardvark Habanero Hot Sauce (for that signature kick)

Instructions

Combine all marinade ingredients and mix well.

Pour over flat iron steak in a bag or shallow dish.

Marinate in the fridge for 4–24 hours.

Grill steak over high heat, about 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Let rest for 5–10 minutes, then slice thin against the grain.

Serve with steamed rice, lettuce wraps, scallions, sesame seeds—or just a cold beer and a smug grin.