Authentic Korean BBQ Beef with Sesame Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

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Marinated sirloin grilled to perfection, glazed with a sweet-savory sesame sauce, and served with pickled vegetables for a bold Korean flavor profile. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, soy sauce, gochujang for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef sirloin
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp gochujang
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 cup pickled radishes
4 cups, shredded lettuce
2 cups, cooked rice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp gochujang, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Rub this glaze over 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, covering all sides. Marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill beef for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, basting with remaining glaze during cooking.
Step 3: In a separate pan, toast 1 tbsp sesame seeds over medium heat until fragrant. Toss with 1 cup pickled radishes and 4 cups shredded lettuce.
Step 4: Serve grilled beef over 2 cups cooked rice, topped with sesame-seeded radish salad.