Bulgogi-Style Beef Skewers with Sweet Soy Glaze
Tender marinated beef skewers glazed with a sweet and savory soy-based sauce, perfect for grilling or pan-searing. This Korean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 stalks green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 grated ginger, 2 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp honey. Add 1.5 lbs thinly sliced beef sirloin and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Thread beef onto skewers, alternating with 2-inch pieces of green onions. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Step 3: Cook skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until beef is caramelized and glazed. Serve with steamed rice and extra sauce for drizzling.









