Sautéed Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowls with Sesame Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

Tender marinated beef strips quickly sautéed with onions and scallions, served over fragrant sesame-infused steamed rice for a flavorful Korean meal bowl. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 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 520 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
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 medium, thinly sliced white onion
• 3 stalks, chopped scallions
• 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye with 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced white onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef and 3 chopped scallions to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until beef is browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: While beef cooks, fluff 4 cups cooked jasmine rice and stir in 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
5. Step 5: Divide sesame rice into bowls and top with sautéed bulgogi beef mixture. Garnish with extra scallions or sesame seeds if desired.