Seared Korean-Style Beef Bulgogi with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

Thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory and sweet Korean bulgogi sauce, quickly seared and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and scallions. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 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 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3, thinly sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. 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, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until sugar dissolves.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye and 3 thinly sliced green onions to the marinade. Toss well to coat, then marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and additional sliced green onions on top before serving with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.