Korean-Style Beef Bulgogi Stir Fry

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, quickly stir-fried with onions and scallions for a satisfying Korean-inspired dish. This korean-inspired beef 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 400 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 beef
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 4, sliced into 2-inch pieces green onions
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger. Add 1 lb thinly sliced ribeye beef and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef and 4 sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through, and the sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened.
4. Step 4: Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.