Korean-Inspired Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps with Kimchi Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 head of lettuce (butter or romaine)
• Kimchi Fried Rice: 2 cups cooked rice, 1 cup chopped kimchi, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 cup chopped tofu
• Optional: Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and pepper. Marinate the beef in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
2. For the Kimchi Fried Rice: Heat sesame oil in a pan. Stir-fry tofu until golden. Add kimchi and cook for 2 minutes. Add cooked rice, soy sauce, and green onions. Stir-fry until heated through.
3. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated beef in batches until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. To assemble, spoon the kimchi fried rice into lettuce cups, top with the beef bulgogi, and garnish with sesame seeds (optional).
5. Serve immediately.