Pan-Seared Korean-Inspired Beef Bulgogi with Sesame and Scallions

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Thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory-sweet bulgogi sauce, quickly pan-seared and finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a vibrant Korean classic. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 46 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until sugar dissolves.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced ribeye steak to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for best flavor.
  3. 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 caramelized and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove beef from the pan and toss with 3 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.

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