Grilled Korean-Style Bulgogi Beef Lettuce Wraps
Marinated strips of tender beef grilled to perfection and served in crisp lettuce leaves for a fresh and savory Korean-inspired meal. This Korean-inspired grilling recipe (gluten free, low carb), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs thinly sliced ribeye beef, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 pound thinly sliced ribeye beef
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 8 large leaves butter lettuce leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon gochujang until sugar dissolves.
- Step 2: Add 1 pound thinly sliced ribeye beef and 2 sliced green onions to the marinade, mixing to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated beef strips for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through.
- Step 4: To serve, spoon grilled beef onto 8 large butter lettuce leaves, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, and wrap each leaf to enjoy a fresh, savory bite.









