Pan-Seared Korean Beef Bulgogi with Scallion Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

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Tender marinated beef slices seared to caramelized perfection, topped with a vibrant scallion and sesame oil sauce. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 48 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 380 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: 8 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until sugar dissolves. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye, tossing to coat evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: While beef marinates, prepare scallion sauce by mixing 1/2 cup sliced green onions with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Set aside.
Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add marinated beef in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and caramelized edges form.
Step 4: Transfer cooked beef to a serving platter and drizzle the scallion sauce over the top. Serve immediately with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.