Pan-Seared Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

A savory and sweet Korean-inspired beef bulgogi served over steamed rice with crisp vegetables and a touch of sesame. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 43 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 450 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
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced thin
• 4 cups steamed white rice
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 chopped green onions, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes without stirring to get a good caramelization, then stir and cook for another 2 minutes until cooked through.
3. Step 3: To serve, divide 4 cups steamed white rice into bowls. Top each bowl with the cooked bulgogi beef, 1 medium julienned carrot, and 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber. Sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions if desired.