Korean Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Tender marinated beef cooked in a sweet-savory sauce served in crisp lettuce leaves for a light, flavorful Korean-inspired meal. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs thinly sliced beef ribeye, 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 2, 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

• 8 oz thinly sliced beef ribeye
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 sliced green onions
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 8 romaine lettuce leaves
• 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

The pan we’d use for this → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Pans + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 sliced green onions, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Add 8 oz thinly sliced beef ribeye and marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is cooked through and edges caramelize.
3. Step 3: Spoon beef into 8 romaine lettuce leaves and sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately as handheld wraps.