Pan-Seared Korean Beef Bulgogi with Scallion and Sesame Sauce

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

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Thinly sliced marinated beef quickly seared to caramelized perfection, served with a savory scallion and toasted sesame sauce for an authentic Korean flavor experience. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 46 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: 40 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp grated ginger
1/4 tsp white pepper
4, thinly sliced green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/4 tsp white pepper until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to absorb flavors.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until deeply browned and caramelized.
Step 4: Remove beef from heat, stir in 4 thinly sliced green onions and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.