Pan-Seared Korean Beef Bulgogi with Scallion Sesame Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

Sweet and savory marinated beef strips quickly pan-seared and paired with a refreshing scallion and sesame seed salad for a balanced Korean-inspired meal. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 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 420 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
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: 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.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 4 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds with a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve the beef topped with the scallion sesame salad for a fragrant finish.