Korean-Inspired Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Tender marinated beef strips cooked quickly and served in crisp lettuce leaves with a savory-sweet sauce and fresh garnishes. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs thinly sliced 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 320 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: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
8 large leaves romaine or butter lettuce leaves
1 small carrot, julienned
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 sliced green onion. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook in batches for 3-4 minutes per batch until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Arrange 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves on a platter. Spoon cooked beef into each leaf and top with julienned 1 small carrot, thinly sliced 1 small cucumber, remaining sliced green onions, and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.
Step 4: Serve immediately as wraps, encouraging diners to fold and eat by hand.