Soy-Ginger Glazed Korean Stir-Fried Beef Bulgogi

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

Tender thinly sliced beef marinated and stir-fried in a sweet and savory soy-ginger sauce with aromatic garlic and sesame. This Korean recipe, ready in about 45 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 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 ribeye beef
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 3 tbsp sliced green onions
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 3 cloves minced garlic, 3 tbsp sliced green onions, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to make the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound thinly sliced ribeye beef to the marinade and mix thoroughly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and caramelized around the edges.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds over the beef and stir to combine before serving hot with steamed rice.