Korean-Inspired Beef Bulgogi Stir-Fry with Scallions
Thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory-sweet bulgogi sauce and stir-fried quickly with scallions for a tender, flavorful dish perfect over steamed rice. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, 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 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 ribeye steak
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 4 stalks, sliced into 2-inch pieces green onions
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Add 1 lb thinly sliced ribeye steak and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef slices in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
- Step 3: Add 4 stalks sliced green onions to the skillet and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the onions are slightly softened but still vibrant. Remove from heat.
- Step 4: Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.








