Korean Beef in Lettuce Cups with Asian Pears and Toasted Peanuts

For this recipe you’ll need:

For the marinade:

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, freshly grated

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed

• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons mirin

• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut into 1/4-inch slices

   

For the garnishes:

• 15 to 20 leaves Boston or leaf lettuce

• 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/4 cup peanuts, toasted and rough chopped
  
  
• 1 Asian pear, small dice