Quick Stir-Fried Korean Bulgogi Beef with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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Thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory-sweet sauce and quickly stir-fried with scallions for a delicious Korean-inspired meal. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 22 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 340 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: 15 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye to the marinade and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 4: Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until beef is browned but still tender.
Step 5: Toss in 4 sliced scallions and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until scallions are wilted but still bright green.
Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the beef before serving.