Quick Pan-Seared Beef Bulgogi with Garlic and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory garlic-soy sauce, quickly pan-seared and finished with toasted sesame seeds and green onions for a flavorful Korean-inspired dish. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 26 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 370 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
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear for 2-3 minutes without stirring until edges are caramelized and browned.
3. Step 3: Flip the beef pieces and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until cooked through but still tender.
4. Step 4: Transfer beef to a serving plate and sprinkle with 3 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.