Sautéed Korean-Style Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Thinly sliced marinated beef quickly sautéed with garlic and scallions, served in crisp lettuce leaves for a fresh and savory Korean-inspired dish. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs thinly sliced beef sirloin, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 25 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 stalks sliced green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
8 large leaves butter lettuce leaves
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Add 3 sliced green onions during the last minute of cooking and toss with the beef until fragrant.
Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the beef.
Step 5: Spoon the beef mixture evenly into 8 large butter lettuce leaves and serve immediately as wraps.