Pan-Seared Korean BBQ Beef with Sesame Scallion Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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Tender marinated beef slices pan-seared to caramelized perfection, served alongside a refreshing sesame scallion salad bursting with umami flavors. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs thinly sliced beef sirloin, 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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
4, thinly sliced green onions
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the scallion salad by mixing 4 thinly sliced green onions with 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove beef from marinade and sear in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through.
Step 4: Serve the beef hot alongside the sesame scallion salad, garnished with extra sesame seeds if desired.