Korean-Style Beef Bulgogi Stir-Fry with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Tender strips of beef marinated in a savory-sweet sauce, quickly stir-fried with sesame seeds and fresh scallions for an authentic Korean flavor. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 47 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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: 7 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp grated ginger
4, sliced thinly on bias scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger. Stir until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak to the marinade, mixing well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
Step 4: Add the marinated beef strips in a single layer, cooking without stirring for 1-2 minutes to sear, then stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until beef is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
Step 5: Stir in 4 thinly sliced scallions and season with 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until scallions are just wilted.
Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the beef before serving.