Seared Korean-Style Beef Bulgogi with Garlic and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory, sweet soy sauce blend, quickly seared and garnished with fresh garlic and scallions for a classic Korean flavor. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs thinly sliced ribeye beef, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 ribeye beef
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3, sliced into 1-inch pieces green onions
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced ribeye beef to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer, cooking in batches if needed, for 2-3 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: In the last minute of cooking, add 3 sliced green onions to the skillet and toss with the beef until slightly softened.
5. Step 5: Transfer the beef and scallions to a serving plate and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.