Pan-Seared Korean BBQ Beef Bulgogi

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

Sweet and savory marinated thinly sliced beef cooked quickly in a hot pan, capturing the essence of traditional Korean BBQ flavors. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 31 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 350 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 beef ribeye
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onion
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 thinly sliced green onions, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving with steamed rice and kimchi.