Pan-Seared Korean Beef Bulgogi with Sesame Scallion Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Thinly sliced marinated beef cooked quickly in a hot pan paired with fragrant sesame scallion rice for a balanced Korean-inspired meal. This Korean-inspired street-food 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 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 sirloin
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 sliced green onions
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 1 1/4 cups water in a medium pot, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let rice steam covered for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 sliced green onions. Mix well and marinate for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the marinated beef in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through with caramelized edges. Remove beef and keep warm.
4. Step 4: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and stir in 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1 sliced green onion.
5. Step 5: Serve the bulgogi beef over the sesame scallion rice immediately.