Korean-Style Spicy Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

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Tender marinated beef grilled with a spicy-sweet sauce, served in crisp lettuce cups with fresh scallions and sesame seeds for a vibrant Korean-inspired meal. This Korean-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 45 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 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: 35 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
12 butter lettuce leaves
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger until smooth. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye and 2 sliced scallions, tossing to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and caramelized, stirring occasionally to avoid overcrowding.
Step 3: Remove beef from heat and spoon into a serving dish. Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and remaining sliced scallions over the top.
Step 4: To serve, spoon beef into individual butter lettuce leaves (12 leaves), wrapping to eat like tacos. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.