Korean-Style Spicy Beef Bulgogi Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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Tender marinated beef grilled with a spicy-sweet Korean sauce, served in crisp lettuce wraps for a fresh and flavorful meal. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs thinly sliced beef sirloin, soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste) 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: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil
2, thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
8 large romaine lettuce leaves
1/2 cup julienned carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until well combined.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade, tossing to coat all pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill marinated beef slices in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Remove beef from heat and sprinkle with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
Step 5: To assemble, place a few pieces of grilled beef on a large romaine lettuce leaf, top with 1 tbsp julienned carrots and 1 tbsp thinly sliced cucumber, then wrap and enjoy immediately.