Seared Korean-Style Beef Bulgogi with Scallion and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savory Korean bulgogi sauce, quickly seared and garnished with toasted sesame and scallions. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 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 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 beef ribeye
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 thinly sliced scallions
• 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp grated ginger

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir until sugar dissolves.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and toss in 3 thinly sliced scallions and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.