Pan-Seared Korean-Style Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory-sweet sauce, quickly pan-seared and served in crisp lettuce leaves for a fresh, flavorful bite. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 5 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb beef sirloin (thinly sliced, about 1/8 inch thick)
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 stalks, thinly sliced green onion
1/2 medium (about 1/4 cup) grated Asian pear
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
12 large leaves butter lettuce leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 thinly sliced green onions, 1/4 cup grated Asian pear, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
Step 3: Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the marinated beef in a single layer, searing for 2-3 minutes without stirring to develop a caramelized crust, then stir and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until cooked through but still tender.
Step 4: Remove beef from the skillet and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately wrapped in 12 butter lettuce leaves with optional sliced garlic and chili for garnish.