Butterflied Sesame-Grilled Beef Short Ribs

Korean barbecue has such an addictive taste to me and this recipe did not disappoint. The marinade was spot on for Korean barbecue, but I'm not sure that I loved the use of beef ribs. Next time, I might go with a less fatty cut of meat.

Butterflied Sesame-Grilled Beef Short Ribs (from Planet Barbecue!)

Ingredients
1 small or 1/2 large Asian pear, peeled and seeded
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp coarse salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp sesame oil
2 lbs beef short ribs, cut into 2" lengths

1. Puree pear, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, sugar, salt, and pepper in food processor. Work in sesame oil.
2. Score meat in crosshatch pattern. Butterfly ribs. Arrange in single layer in baking dish. Pour pear mixture over ribs, turning to coat. Marinate in refrigerator covered for 1 - 4 hours.
3. Preheat grill to high.
4. Brush oil on grill grate. Drain ribs, discarding marinade. Grill meat on skewers with scallions and garlic if you want or loose on the grate until beef is browned, 2 - 4 minutes per side.
5. Transfer beef to platter and cut into bite-sized pieces. Serve.

Really Big Bosnian Burgers

Although these are called burgers, they're traditionally not served on a bun, but eaten with a knife and fork with bread on the side. Pita bread, tomato slices, and lemon wedges are all suggested for serving. I had low expectations for this dish given its simplicity, but the smoky grill taste combined with just a bit of heat was fantastic.

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Really Big Bosnian Burgers (from Planet Barbecue!)

Ingredients
12 ounces ground beef
12 ounces ground veal
1/2 medium onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 - 2 serrano peppers, minced or 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp coarse salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper

1. Combine ingredients in large mixing bowl and knead until blended. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Divide meat into 4 portions. Mold into large flat disk, 6" - 8" across.
3. Preheat grill to high.
4. Brush and oil grill grate. Transfer patties to grill. Grill 2 - 3 minutes per side until cooked to desired level of doneness.
5. Transfer to platter and serve.