Pan-Seared Korean Bulgogi Beef Strips with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

Thin strips of marinated beef quickly pan-seared with scallions and a sweet-savory Korean sauce. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 32 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 350 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
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 scallions, sliced into 2-inch lengths
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes without stirring until edges brown.
4. Step 4: Stir beef and add 4 sliced scallions, cooking for another 2 minutes until beef is cooked through and scallions are slightly softened.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the beef before serving.