Pan-Seared Korean-Style Beef Bulgogi with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

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Thinly sliced marinated beef quickly pan-seared to caramelized perfection, tossed with fresh scallions for a bright, savory Korean classic. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 42 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.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 stalks, sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye to the marinade, mixing well to coat each slice. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes without stirring to get caramelization.
Step 4: Toss the beef and add 4 sliced scallions, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until beef is cooked through and scallions are slightly wilted.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.