Korean-Inspired Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps with Pickled Radish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

Tender marinated beef slices cooked quickly and served in crisp lettuce leaves with tangy pickled radish for a fresh, flavorful bite. This Korean-inspired beef recipe (gluten free), ready in about 50 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 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 beef ribeye
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 sliced green onions
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 12 large butter lettuce leaves
• 1 cup julienned daikon radish
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 sliced green onions, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, combine 1 cup julienned daikon radish, 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt in a small bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves and let sit for 20 minutes to pickle.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over high heat and cook marinated beef in batches for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring frequently.
4. Step 4: To serve, spoon cooked beef into 12 large butter lettuce leaves, top with pickled daikon radish, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for crunch and flavor.