Soy-Garlic Marinated Korean Beef Bulgogi

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Tender slices of beef marinated in a sweet and savory soy-garlic sauce, quickly grilled to perfection. This Korean recipe, ready in about 25 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 350 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 pound thinly sliced beef ribeye
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup grated Asian pear
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon for grilling vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup grated Asian pear, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until sugar dissolves.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound thinly sliced beef ribeye to the marinade and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.
3. Step 3: Heat a grill pan over high heat and brush with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
4. Step 4: Grill the marinated beef slices in batches for 2 minutes per side until nicely caramelized and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove beef from heat and garnish with 2 tablespoons sliced green onions and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice.