Bulgogi-Style Beef with Caramelized Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Sweet and savory marinated beef strips slow-cooked with onions until golden and tender. This Korean recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice wine
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon, minced ginger
• 1/2 cup, sliced onion
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a bowl. Add sliced flank steak and coat evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add marinated beef and any accumulated marinade to skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and sauce has thickened. Serve with steamed rice.